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GL12 DVU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,420 mi
Last recorded53,420 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 53,420 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 53,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached most retaining fitting missing and tray insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 44,139 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 44,135 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in inner sidewall ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 37,687 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 25,094 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 13,168 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 12,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 12,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2019 12,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 12,197 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 11,859 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 11,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 11,296 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 11,256 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Heavily perished but no chord showing

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

Nearside Rear Heavily perished but no chord showing

Offside Front Heavily perished but no chord showing

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

Offside Rear Heavily perished but no chord showing

Pass 20 May 2015 10,658 miles

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

all four tyres perished/ cracking of sidewalls

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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GL12 DVU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL12 DVU, 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 GL12 DVU registered?

GL12 DVU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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