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GF12 RFJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,322 mi
Last recorded77,322 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 RFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 67,096 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,936 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,213 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 41,165 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,607 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 19,405 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 16,480 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 16,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear exhaust brackets 50% broken

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 RFJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

GF12 RFJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GF12 RFJ safe to buy?

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