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GK12 XBA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,947 mi
Last recorded144,947 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 144,947 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 132,477 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 132,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,834 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 116,834 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,326 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracked belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake discs inner surface lipped and corroded

Nearside steering tie rod play

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension axle surface corroded

Rear tyres are perished

Fail 9 Aug 2022 106,326 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracked belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake discs inner surface lipped and corroded

Nearside steering tie rod play

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension axle surface corroded

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 20 Jul 2021 96,818 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 96,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

customer said about wheel bearing noise unable to road test as cords showing on tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2020 88,269 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 195/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. 195/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 78,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. 195/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 6 Aug 2018 61,986 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))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 61,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 10 Aug 2017 48,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 87V (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,595 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 43,595 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XBA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBA, 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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GK12 XBA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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