2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · GK62 UPW
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 131,415 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK62 UPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 131,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK62 UPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (GK62 UPW) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GK62 UPW Mileage History
- 16/10/2023109,670 mi
- 12/09/2024116,194 mi+6,524 mi
- 16/09/2024116,196 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/2025131,413 mi+15,217 mi
- 23/09/2025131,415 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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