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DS12 GBU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,096 mi
Last recorded20,096 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 20,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 18,333 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 18,333 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 17,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 17,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 16,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 16,015 miles

Slight cracking in all four tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2020 15,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 14,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,951 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 11,853 miles

Rear exhaust bracket coming adrift

Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,153 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,477 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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DS12 GBU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DS12 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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What year was DS12 GBU registered?

DS12 GBU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is DS12 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 GBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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