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GV62 BZP

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,717 mi
Last recorded58,717 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 BZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 58,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 58,717 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 56,861 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,647 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,939 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,679 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,587 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 53,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,343 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 May 2019 52,799 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 May 2019 52,799 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,766 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 51,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,208 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 48,208 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,026 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 38,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,029 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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GV62 BZP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV62 BZP, 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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GV62 BZP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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