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GJ12 LLE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,964 mi
Last recorded94,964 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 LLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,964 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 94,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 75,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 65,655 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 65,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 56,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 48,319 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 40,762 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,175 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 19,559 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 14,821 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 10,073 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 6,711 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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GJ12 LLE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ12 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

GJ12 LLE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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