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GJ12 LKF

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,369 mi
Last recorded77,369 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 LKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,369 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 77,367 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up both sides (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 72,243 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 72,241 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,803 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside Front and Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General Corrosion on Under Body Components

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,426 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside Front and Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General Corrosion on Under Body Components

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,205 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

very slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 16 Mar 2020 49,205 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

very slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,832 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 41,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,831 miles

Rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,020 miles

Rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,542 miles

Exhaust box hanger corroded off.

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

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

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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GJ12 LKF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ12 LKF, 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 GJ12 LKF registered?

GJ12 LKF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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