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SA62 GNP

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,827 mi
Last recorded73,827 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 GNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,827 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 73,826 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 73,188 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 73,186 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,610 miles

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

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

roughness detected at n/s/f strut bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,140 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,976 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 55,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,585 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,377 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 45,911 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,479 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Rear tyre punctured

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Aug 2015 32,477 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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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SA62 GNP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA62 GNP, 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 SA62 GNP registered?

SA62 GNP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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