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VF62 GXT

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,208 mi
Last recorded150,208 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF62 GXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 150,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,242 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 124,224 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 92,959 miles

Rear exhaust metal mounting broken

Fail 16 Dec 2017 92,959 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center seatbelt (5.2.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on edges 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust metal mounting broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 65,610 miles

both rear wheel brakes very slightly binding

Fail 10 Dec 2016 65,610 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

both rear wheel brakes very slightly binding

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,007 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 40,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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VF62 GXT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VF62 GXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF62 GXT registered?

VF62 GXT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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