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GK12 YXA

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,579 mi
Last recorded54,579 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 54,579 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 51,803 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 51,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,988 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 48,988 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,787 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,839 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 39,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 36,213 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 36,213 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 29,401 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,767 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disks corroded

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 YXA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

GK12 YXA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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