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GU62 XYW

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,142 mi
Last recorded102,142 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 XYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 102,142 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 102,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,027 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,704 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2023 91,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,773 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 83,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,837 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 79,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,526 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low and rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,745 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,828 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective inner (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,828 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Camera and satnav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective inner (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 40,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,330 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,982 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 XYW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

GU62 XYW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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