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GU62 VHF

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,923 mi
Last recorded55,923 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 VHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 55,923 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 53,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 50,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 50,846 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 47,604 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 47,599 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & pressure low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 43,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 38,846 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 35,204 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 29,280 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 24,546 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 17,518 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,740 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 VHF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

GU62 VHF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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