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GD12 LCY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,496 mi
Last recorded98,496 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 LCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 98,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 96,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gauze joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 93,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly chaffed on the mounting bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gaiter torn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2024 93,804 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly chaffed on the mounting bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gaiter torn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 90,886 miles

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

Offside Front Lower windscreen has a chip in the A zone swept area

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 90,886 miles

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

Offside Front Lower windscreen has a chip in the A zone swept area

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fitted new clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 87,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal strap very and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 84,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 82,609 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 78,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread area

Offside Front seat belt starting to become frayed

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 68,467 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust pipe mount half brocken

front tyres perishing and worn on outer and inner edges

one of rear exhaust box mounts broken and other mount corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 68,467 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust pipe mount half brocken

front tyres perishing and worn on outer and inner edges

one of rear exhaust box mounts broken and other mount corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 59,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 46,287 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 46,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 37,792 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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GD12 LCY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 GD12 LCY, 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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GD12 LCY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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