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GL12 GKA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,792 mi
Last recorded73,792 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 73,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 67,408 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing Mirror Body Cover Loose

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 67,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame insecurely attached Securing Bolt Broken. ( Behind Suspension Leg ) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing Mirror Body Cover Loose

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 60,479 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 54,905 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 54,905 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 49,496 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 44,148 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 44,148 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,903 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,217 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 26,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GKA 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 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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