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CE12 GWJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,425 mi
Last recorded82,425 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 GWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 82,425 miles

Front wiper blade 2nd speed not working to clear screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 82,425 miles

Front wiper blade 2nd speed not working to clear screen

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/f (slight perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on centre and inner edge worn , may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear unit light has small damage

Pass 5 Mar 2024 75,174 miles

Offside Rear unit light has slightly damage

Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,430 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level low

interior mirror perished

o/s/r unit light has slightly damage

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,264 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear end box may require to attention soon (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,640 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective may require to attention soon (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective may require to attention soon (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,405 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 56,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust holder on front has badly damage,may require to attention soon

Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket starting to crack

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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CE12 GWJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CE12 GWJ, 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 CE12 GWJ registered?

CE12 GWJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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