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LS62 GWX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,473 mi
Last recorded74,473 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,473 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,579 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

misting of oil around gearbox

shock casing area damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,914 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2022 69,914 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2021 63,231 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

emissions to low to register

Fail 20 Apr 2021 63,170 miles

Exhaust system insecure front + middle brackets corroded vaway (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

emissions to low to register

Pass 30 Apr 2020 58,843 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x broken off (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Fail 28 Apr 2020 58,832 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn badly and uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x broken off (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,500 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 52,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,050 miles

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

No emission reading recorded at test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Fail 25 Apr 2017 38,001 miles

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

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

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

No emission reading recorded at test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 9 May 2016 31,849 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,278 miles

Rear Rear Exaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust Still Suported

Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear Exaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust Still Suported

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 GWX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS62 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

LS62 GWX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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