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GU62 KNW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,159 mi
Last recorded91,159 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 KNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 91,159 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside body damaged

Rear brake pads, anti-rattle springs incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside body damaged

Rear brake pads, anti-rattle springs incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 91,019 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill area damaged

Rear brake pad anti-rattle springs incorrectly fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,517 miles

Exhaust system has one bracket detatched

Nearside sill area distorted

Rear brake pad anti-rattle springs incorrectly fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2017 78,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,478 miles

Emissions reading too low to be recorded by emissions testing equipment

Nearside outer sill damage

plastic under body panels fitted as standard obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2015 43,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

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 KNW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

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

Is GU62 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 KNW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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