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CV12 ZGF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,369 mi
Last recorded79,369 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ZGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 79,369 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 79,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,482 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 76,478 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed door pikker (0.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 73,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,664 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,139 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,378 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,545 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,935 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 29,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CV12 ZGF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CV12 ZGF, 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 CV12 ZGF registered?

CV12 ZGF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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