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GF12 BWM

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,721 mi
Last recorded189,721 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 189,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 189,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification coil spring insecurely fitted and rubbing against vehicle structure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 189,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 187,097 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 179,265 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower lens cracked

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

Pass 4 May 2021 171,064 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 164,005 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 164,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 154,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 147,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 146,515 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 117,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GF12 BWM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF12 BWM, 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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GF12 BWM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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