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GK12 XAD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,146 mi
Last recorded74,146 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2022 74,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,556 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 59,818 miles

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

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

rear heat shields loose

Fail 14 Dec 2020 59,813 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear heat shields loose

Pass 19 Dec 2019 54,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 48,738 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 42,321 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,989 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,301 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,859 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 XAD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

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

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