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ML62 GVV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 GVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,349 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 84,349 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,534 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 80,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 75,392 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 70,994 miles

DAMAGE TO R/O/S FOG LIGHT LENSE + WHITE LIGHT

REAR WIPER BLADE POOR CONDITION

Fail 25 Nov 2022 70,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN BELOW MIN AND EXPOSED CORDS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BREAKING UP DUE TO CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO R/O/S FOG LIGHT LENSE + WHITE LIGHT

F/N/S TYRE SCRUBBED TO 0 MM INNER EDGE AND SOON THROUGHT TO CORDS

REAR WIPER BLADE POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,866 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 66,793 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure Mid and Rear Brackets snapped causing the exhaust to become insecure and has dropped low (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,549 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT AND 1 OF REAR BRACKETS BROKE BUT STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 64,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT AND 1 OF REAR BRACKETS BROKE BUT STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,588 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped but system is still adequately supported

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 43,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped but system is still adequately supported

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,134 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 31,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS (3.5.1g)

REAR TYRES DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALLS

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 31,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS (3.5.1g)

REAR TYRES DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALLS

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

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

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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ML62 GVV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ML62 GVV, 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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ML62 GVV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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