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GJ12 LLF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

205,536 mi
Last recorded205,536 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 LLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 205,536 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 205,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 192,532 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2022 192,531 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 177,703 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 177,703 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 159,183 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front back box hanger modified (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear back box hanger badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 18 Mar 2020 159,183 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front back box hanger modified (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear back box hanger badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

coolant level low (expansion bottle empty)

Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,725 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2019 141,725 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear section rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rad loose/ hitting exhaust

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 29 Mar 2018 115,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rad loose/ hitting exhaust

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,066 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 96,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,226 miles

Headlamp adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 31 Mar 2016 76,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LLF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 LLF, 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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GJ12 LLF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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