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GU62 YGC

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,534 mi
Last recorded36,534 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 YGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 36,534 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 35,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 34,408 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perished/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes/hoses to calipers corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 34,408 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perished/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes/hoses to calipers corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 33,040 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe/hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 33,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe/hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,560 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to sidewall and tread, no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake caliper hose ferrules and metal pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 30,218 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,028 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,455 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,236 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 23,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,038 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 9,782 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 YGC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

GU62 YGC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is GU62 YGC safe to buy?

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