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GF12 BWV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,736 mi
Last recorded181,736 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 181,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 179,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 175,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 168,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2022 157,254 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2022 157,230 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

grease leak from offside outer drive shaft gaiter

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2021 154,066 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 154,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

ancillary belt perished

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

offside front tyre worn to base rubber on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2020 139,294 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 134,553 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 134,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 129,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges of tread worn low / bald. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small cut, leaking. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges of tread worn low / bald. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system pipe bracket mount adrift in front of rear box.

Pass 24 May 2016 120,708 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leak of grease from outer gaiter but no split found (2.5.C.1a)

Service light on with Particle fluid low warning

Fail 24 May 2016 120,708 miles

Items removed from drivers view

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leak of grease from outer gaiter but no split found (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service light on with Particle fluid low warning

Pass 21 Mar 2015 85,334 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/r tyre perished

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 BWV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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