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GV62 VCL

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,041 mi
Last recorded119,041 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 VCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,041 miles

Both rear lamp units have condensation to covers / function not impaired

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 31 Mar 2026 119,041 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both rear lamp units have condensation to covers / function not impaired

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,473 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Mar 2025 108,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2024 99,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,367 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,586 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,773 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing around edges /advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre large screw ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight surface cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 72,773 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing around edges /advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre large screw ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight surface cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,893 miles

Offside Front drop link gaiter has small split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 60,893 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front drop link gaiter has small split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,106 miles

Front both tyres worn below 3mm and perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both also perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear both brakes have slight bind

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,618 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,717 miles

items moved from drivers view

rear exhaust mount broken

slight brake bind on rear

undertrays fitted

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 VCL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,161 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 VCL, 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 13 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV62 VCL registered?

GV62 VCL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2013.

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