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GF12 BWW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,994 mi
Last recorded53,994 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 53,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,418 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 30,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 24,933 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 24,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 24,788 miles

Nearside door mirror unit damaged and glass cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2020 24,338 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and nearly separated, however system still supported at present . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked - casing held with duct tape.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Two large dents in nearside door sill

Pass 21 Feb 2019 23,068 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to windscreen outside 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 23,068 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to windscreen outside 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 20,772 miles

Nearside Rear view mirror damaged but useable

Rear silencer bracket broken away from pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,559 miles

Nearside Outer door sill panel quite dammaged

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside front tyre 3mm, 2mm on very edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,050 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,684 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 10,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 BWW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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