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GK12 XAA

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,740 mi
Last recorded127,740 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 127,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 123,472 miles

Nearside Front wheel, binding but not excessively

Offside Rear wheel, binding but not excessively

Fail 5 Feb 2025 123,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fit new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel, binding but not excessively

Offside Rear wheel, binding but not excessively

Pass 30 Jan 2024 116,188 miles

Lower brace bar bent, fouling gearbox lower mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

windscreen cracked at top near roof

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,120 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,734 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 70,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH WASHERS (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,711 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,353 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front & rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush starting to separating

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush starting to separate

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall cut

Fail 18 Jan 2018 54,353 miles

Emissions not tested No coolant in expansion tank (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light on

Front & rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush starting to separating

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush starting to separate

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall cut

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,159 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 20 Jan 2017 43,159 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre has a cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,784 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 34,781 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,052 miles

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall, but no cords exposed

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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GK12 XAA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK12 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

GK12 XAA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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