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GK12 XDV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,646 mi
Last recorded97,646 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,899 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 91,899 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,571 miles

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 87,570 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,832 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,818 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded away from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs worn,scored, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,869 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,009 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,865 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust bracket broken

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 XDV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

GK12 XDV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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