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GB51 ORD

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,531 mi
Last recorded129,531 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB51 ORD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 129,531 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 120,889 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 110,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 100,948 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,886 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 95,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,075 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,012 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,584 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,667 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 50,667 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 39,394 miles

both front brake discs lipped and brake pads approximately 3mm left

both front wipers slightly perished

rear exhaust pipe metal hanger snapped but system is secure

Fail 20 Feb 2016 39,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs lipped and brake pads approximately 3mm left

both front wipers slightly perished

rear exhaust pipe metal hanger snapped but system is secure

Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,426 miles

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

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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GB51 ORD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GB51 ORD, 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 GB51 ORD registered?

GB51 ORD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is GB51 ORD safe to buy?

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