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GL12 GJF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,282 mi
Last recorded75,282 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 GJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 75,282 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 75,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Significant lack of tread on inner edge, change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,060 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 69,012 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 69,012 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,383 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,955 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,136 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 61,136 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 58,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 55,845 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2017 53,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,542 miles

Rear exhaust bracket detached from pipe

brake pedal rubber is missing

Pass 14 May 2015 39,423 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 GJF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red 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 GL12 GJF, 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 GJF registered?

GL12 GJF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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