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CE12 GWM

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,733 mi
Last recorded85,733 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 GWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 85,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Feb 2026 85,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,059 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 85,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,225 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 71,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,511 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,363 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 61,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,088 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,892 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GWM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

CE12 GWM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is CE12 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 GWM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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