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VO62 GVG

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 83,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 83,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,019 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 82,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 79,483 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,203 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 47,634 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 35,094 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 23,538 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 19,195 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 19,195 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,433 miles

nsf tyre on 3mm

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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VO62 GVG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO62 GVG, 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 VO62 GVG registered?

VO62 GVG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is VO62 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 GVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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