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GL12 EBM

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,226 mi
Last recorded35,226 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 35,226 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 34,920 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 May 2024 33,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 28,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 25,370 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive near side rear outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side rear outer door sill damaged but not excessively adjacent to seat belt mounting

Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer door sill damaged not excessively adjacent to seat belt mounting

Pass 16 May 2018 13,395 miles

All tyres have small cracks in outer tread pattern and outer side walls.

Front brake discs have slight surface rust.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 9,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,024 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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GL12 EBM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL12 EBM, 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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GL12 EBM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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