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GK12 XGE

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,988 mi
Last recorded47,988 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 47,988 miles

Nearside Mirror housing loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 47,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Mirror housing loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 46,263 miles

Brake fluid slightly low

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 Between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad anti rattle spring fitted incorrectly.

Fail 21 Mar 2025 46,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid slightly low

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 Between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad anti rattle spring fitted incorrectly.

Pass 20 Mar 2024 44,748 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 42,430 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 17 Mar 2023 42,428 miles

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

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,290 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,623 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 38,623 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,689 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 33,879 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,507 miles

2 exhaust mounts broken

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH , on 3 mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,023 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,086 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 XGE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

GK12 XGE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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