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DF12 GDK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,162 mi
Last recorded64,162 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 GDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 64,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 63,907 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 63,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 61,836 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,007 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central exhaust mount corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,869 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 54,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 38,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,242 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 33,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 30,444 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 30,444 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mounting brackets insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,691 miles

FIRST & SECOND EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

Fail 27 Jun 2018 29,691 miles

FIRST & SECOND EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 21,284 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 21,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 14,349 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 6,198 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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DF12 GDK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF12 GDK, 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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DF12 GDK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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