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GL12 YMS

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,986 mi
Last recorded83,986 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,461 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,542 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,350 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 74,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,029 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,671 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,371 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,389 miles

Offside Rear middle to rear exhaust bracket detached from pipe but exhaust secure.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear middle to rear exhaust bracket detached from pipe but exhaust secure.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,336 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,683 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,782 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 YMS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

GL12 YMS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is GL12 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 YMS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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