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GF12 UFG

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 UFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,643 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 75,767 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 75,767 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,321 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

perishing to the o/s/r tyre all round the tyre

slight blow on the rear exhaust joint

slight oil leak

small cut to the tread on the n/s/r tyre

unable to see the rear inner brake pads

Fail 16 Apr 2024 74,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

perishing to the o/s/r tyre all round the tyre

slight blow on the rear exhaust joint

slight oil leak

small cut to the tread on the n/s/r tyre

unable to see the rear inner brake pads

Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,815 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

perishing to the o/s/r tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,325 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to the rear brake discs and fronts are slightly lipped

perishing to the o/s/r tyre

slight oil leak

small cut to the tread on the n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2021 65,374 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak

slight perishing to the o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2020 62,133 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 57,003 miles

both the front wipers are split on the ends

front exhaust mount broken

slight perishing to all the tyres

Pass 4 May 2018 48,175 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 48,175 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,907 miles

corrosion to the rear exhaust strap

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,797 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 29,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UFG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFG, 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 UFG registered?

GF12 UFG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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