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WV62 GHF

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,947 mi
Last recorded142,947 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 GHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 142,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill damage

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 130,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 130,703 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 128,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 127,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 125,343 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 125,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,694 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 113,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,815 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 76,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,989 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

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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WV62 GHF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV62 GHF, 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 WV62 GHF registered?

WV62 GHF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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