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GY62 LCE

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,502 mi
Last recorded125,502 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 LCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 125,502 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 110,094 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 110,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,397 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 82,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 66,443 miles

front exhaust mounting breaking away at lower weld.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,017 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,477 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 43,897 miles

BOTH front tyres worn low on tread and smooth on the shoulder areas

Front brake pads worn to the limits

Rear inner brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,431 miles

front brake pads look to be wearing low

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,823 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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GY62 LCE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GY62 LCE, 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 GY62 LCE registered?

GY62 LCE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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