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GF12 BWN

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,417 mi
Last recorded57,417 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 57,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 54,885 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded on inner face, but pads are ok

Nearside front top strut mount worn

Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,443 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face, but pads are ok

Rear brake discs corroded, but pads are ok

Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,431 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded, but pads are ok

Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,615 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 33,571 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 25,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket broken away (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,358 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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GF12 BWN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GF12 BWN, 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 GF12 BWN registered?

GF12 BWN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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