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AO12 GMU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 98,762 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.00mm worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.00mm worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 90,896 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.00mm worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.00mm worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,749 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 76,199 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 68,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,464 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 64,405 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling brake caliper fouling anti roll bar when in lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (185/65/15) perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger broken off on rear

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,602 miles

exhaust bracket broken but not likely to fall off

Fail 2 Aug 2017 39,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust bracket broken but not likely to fall off

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,132 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 32,132 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,417 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 21,498 miles

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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AO12 GMU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO12 GMU, 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 AO12 GMU registered?

AO12 GMU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AO12 GMU safe to buy?

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