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GL12 FOU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,197 mi
Last recorded69,197 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 69,197 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 64,896 miles

n/s front tyre slight wear on inside edge

Fail 30 Aug 2024 64,896 miles

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

n/s front tyre slight wear on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,697 miles

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

front exhaust bracket detatched

Fail 24 Aug 2023 60,697 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket detatched

Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,901 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 55,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,715 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,393 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,848 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in poor condition

Offside Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished but no chord showing

Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated but no chord showing

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated but no chord showing

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated but no chord showing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,372 miles

Exhaust rear clamp broken away from pipe

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

Nearside Rear Tyre very perished

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

Offside Front Tyre very perished

Offside Rear Tyre very perished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 23,372 miles

Exhaust rear clamp broken away from pipe

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre very perished

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

Offside Front Tyre very perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre very perished

Pass 19 May 2015 16,621 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 FOU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 GL12 FOU, 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 FOU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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