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GH04 SPH

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,461 mi
Last recorded104,461 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH04 SPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 104,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside number plate light dim

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

coolant leak?

Fail 26 Jul 2023 93,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside number plate light dim

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

coolant leak?

Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,892 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,124 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,332 miles

Front Both tyres worn inner edges ( Possible tracking issue ) 195/55/16

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.51mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,629 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,855 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 15,448 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 26 Nov 2015 13,558 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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GH04 SPH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 GH04 SPH, 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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GH04 SPH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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