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LS62 GXZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,196 mi
Last recorded93,196 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 GXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 93,196 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 92,048 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 92,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 89,136 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 89,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 80,234 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 68,814 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 68,814 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 60,376 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 57,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,988 miles

Central Rear centre rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but adequately supported

Fail 25 Oct 2017 44,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Rear centre rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but adequately supported

Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,609 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 36,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,235 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 GXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

LS62 GXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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