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GU62 ZGG

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,866 mi
Last recorded43,866 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 43,866 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

!! This vehicle has an outstanding recall, contact citroen for information and arrange a free repair !!

Pass 16 Sep 2024 41,301 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 40,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 40,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 38,782 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,151 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,842 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 32,834 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,819 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Second to last mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,929 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 30,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Jul 2017 27,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Jul 2016 19,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,157 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 13,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZGG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ZGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU62 ZGG registered?

GU62 ZGG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is GU62 ZGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ZGG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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