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GF12 PZK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,569 mi
Last recorded81,569 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 PZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 81,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 80,304 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 80,302 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,711 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 66,710 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 57,873 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 57,872 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn bold inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 49,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn bold inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 36,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,796 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 25,769 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,085 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,341 miles

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

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 PZK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PZK, 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 PZK registered?

GF12 PZK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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