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GK12 UZW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,635 mi
Last recorded98,635 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,635 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 95,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,102 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 76,560 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting and lifting from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting and lifting from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks have minor leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2020 74,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 66,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 52,308 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 41,282 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,714 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,548 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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GK12 UZW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

GK12 UZW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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