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DG12 GBU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,524 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip & crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 85,799 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Just acceptable (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 85,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc face breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Just acceptable (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 20kn (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 20kn (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 79,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower ball joint significant play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre at limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 25 Jan 2023 72,322 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken behind silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,181 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 60,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,573 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 50,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 40,658 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 30,145 miles

Center and rear box front exhaust mountings fractured at brackets - However, system still supported at present.

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

some wear/rusting of all brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2017 21,742 miles

Front exhaust pipe fractured at bracket, temporary repaired with jubilee strap.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 15,344 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 15,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 8,853 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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DG12 GBU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 GBU, 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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DG12 GBU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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