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GL12 XZM

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,010 mi
Last recorded119,010 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 112,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,233 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,131 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 63,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre outerwall kerb damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 26,563 miles

Offside Rear exhaust support bracket broken away from exhaust pipe

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 11,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 9,278 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 XZM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

GL12 XZM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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