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GU62 KNP

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,375 mi
Last recorded43,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 KNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 43,375 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 42,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 40,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 37,752 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 34,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 32,055 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 32,053 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 29,470 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 29,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,436 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

front and a rear exhaust mount defective but system appears supported enough

Fail 27 Feb 2019 26,414 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

front and a rear exhaust mount defective but system appears supported enough

Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,890 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,472 miles

front & rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,896 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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GU62 KNP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU62 KNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU62 KNP registered?

GU62 KNP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is GU62 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 KNP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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