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GC03 JAC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,617 mi
Last recorded106,617 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC03 JAC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,617 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 93,692 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 93,692 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,338 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 81,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 70,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,386 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 50,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,048 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,858 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 35,858 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,408 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))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 26,408 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,025 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 16,092 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box mount broken

Fail 28 Nov 2016 16,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 14 Dec 2015 14,391 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,155 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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GC03 JAC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GC03 JAC, 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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GC03 JAC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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