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GF12 HAU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,193 mi
Last recorded71,193 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 71,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,007 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,056 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 64,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,401 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 61,401 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,649 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,769 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,684 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,635 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 42,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts contacting rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken can fall out when rear wheels jacked clear of road. (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre 2mm on edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish .

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged two small dents in rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner tyre 2mm on edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,188 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 42,188 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs also grooved at just touched metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged slightly dented (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres just starting to perish.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 31,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged slightly dented (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items removed from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer bottle (8.2.3)

both rear tyres just starting to perish.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,799 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 HAU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

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

Is GF12 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 HAU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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