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GF12 PZO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,977 mi
Last recorded47,977 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 47,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 45,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 45,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 45,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 45,415 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,147 miles

3550 MILES OVERDUE FOR SERVICE.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,247 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ON OUTER WALLS (SIZE 195/55/R16)

SERVICE OVER DUE.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 42,247 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH INNER DISCS BRAKING SURFACE CORRODED ANS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH LAMPS WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ON OUTER WALLS (SIZE 195/55/R16)

SERVICE OVER DUE.

Pass 3 May 2019 38,379 miles

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2018 29,722 miles

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 20 May 2018 29,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 19 May 2017 24,258 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,930 miles

both front tyres perishing outer walls

front brake pads 2/3 worn & discs lipped

Pass 13 May 2015 14,071 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 PZO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 PZO, 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 PZO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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