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GK12 UZV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,005 mi
Last recorded38,005 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 38,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 36,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 34,922 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 34,922 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 33,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 32,446 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 31,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,852 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 25,010 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 25,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,782 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 19,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount broken off but system still supported

Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,301 miles

Nearside Front small cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

all tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2015 7,753 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 7,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GK12 UZV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK12 UZV, 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 GK12 UZV registered?

GK12 UZV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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