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WV62 GJX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,845 mi
Last recorded137,845 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 GJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 137,845 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 125,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 109,312 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 109,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,310 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,334 miles

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Fail 5 Jul 2021 84,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,475 miles

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Fail 13 Jul 2020 74,475 miles

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

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,580 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,580 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 58,652 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,111 miles

exhaust emission too clean for print out

Fail 28 Jul 2017 54,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (1.7.5a)

exhaust emission too clean for print out

Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,065 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 33,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 GJX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJX, 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 GJX registered?

WV62 GJX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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