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GK12 ZVC

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,477 mi
Last recorded92,477 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 ZVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 92,477 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 92,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,183 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 88,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,933 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,898 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 80,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,888 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 64,454 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,522 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked baby seat fitted

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 33,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,792 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 ZVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

GK12 ZVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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