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GL12 GJU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,764 mi
Last recorded61,764 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 61,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside outer sill damaged

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 13 Nov 2025 61,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside outer sill damaged

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,474 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 45,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,383 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger snapped

rear tyres slightly agecracked in tread

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,699 miles

o/s/f tyre tread scrubbing on inner edge

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,115 miles

exhaust hanger snapped

rear tyres slightly agecracked on shoulders

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,687 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GJU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

GL12 GJU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for GL12 GJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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