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LS62 GWM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 GWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,407 miles

Offside Front shock has slight play on shaft or top mount

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front shock has slight play on shaft or top mount

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 90,632 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 90,627 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,890 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,997 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,825 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,168 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 45,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 15,338 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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LS62 GWM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LS62 GWM, 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 LS62 GWM registered?

LS62 GWM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LS62 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 GWM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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