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GU62 UVR

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,890 mi
Last recorded66,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 UVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,362 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (195/55 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,842 miles

Coolant low

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,521 miles

Front exhaust and rear silencer mounts weak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,773 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Missing, Just ahead of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 48,773 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Missing, Just ahead of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,209 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer, front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 47,209 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front flexi pipe mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer, front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,290 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,987 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished but no chord showing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished but no chord showing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,747 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 27,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,738 miles

emissions too clean

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 UVR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

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

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