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GJ12 UJO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,708 mi
Last recorded90,708 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 UJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 90,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,125 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,841 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,490 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,837 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 55,837 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 47,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 42,497 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2020 42,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 30,686 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,447 miles

front discs lipped

nsf door check strap not working

rear discs lipped and scored

Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,516 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,407 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 UJO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

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

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