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GF12 PYL

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,697 mi
Last recorded77,697 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 PYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 77,697 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 72,474 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 51,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 47,346 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,241 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,035 miles

Front tyre treads are low on inside

Pass 4 Mar 2020 38,920 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2020 38,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 33,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 28,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 24,629 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated!

Rear exhaust support mounting bracket broken!

Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 15,933 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 PYL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

GF12 PYL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GF12 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 PYL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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