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GF12 RAU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,455 mi
Last recorded61,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 61,455 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 57,311 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 52,813 miles

Damage to offside front of vehicle

Offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge and cracking up

Fail 1 Feb 2024 52,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Damage to offside front of vehicle

Offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge and cracking up

Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,528 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 44,684 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2016 26,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 22,889 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

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 RAU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

GF12 RAU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is GF12 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 RAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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