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CE12 GXL

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,649 mi
Last recorded46,649 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 46,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 46,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,121 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 44,116 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak of gases from rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 42,487 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 42,487 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 40,595 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test disc in zone a ()

Fail 13 Jun 2023 40,595 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test disc in zone a ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 38,666 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2022 38,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,371 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,298 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective has become detached from system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on this vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 May 2019 33,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2018 31,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 28,823 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 24 May 2016 26,323 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 21,443 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,443 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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CE12 GXL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CE12 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

CE12 GXL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is CE12 GXL safe to buy?

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