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GU62 UVS

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,664 mi
Last recorded136,664 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 UVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 136,664 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 136,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 130,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 121,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lens Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Been Run Flat - Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Crash Bar Deformed

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 121,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lens Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Been Run Flat - Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Crash Bar Deformed

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 111,952 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket adrift. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 99,610 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 99,262 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,699 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint and slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 22 Aug 2019 83,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint and slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,626 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 UVS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

GU62 UVS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is GU62 UVS safe to buy?

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