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GL61 FKG

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,761 mi
Last recorded109,761 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 FKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 109,761 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 109,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 108,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge / Tyre size 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre size 195/55R16 ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge / Tyre size 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,188 miles

both rear indicator bulbs becoming discoloured

Fail 11 Jan 2023 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear indicator bulbs becoming discoloured

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,532 miles

Nearside door mirror unit taped up

Fail 18 Jan 2022 90,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror unit taped up

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,820 miles

Nearside door mirror casing taped up

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,786 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,354 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,322 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,091 miles

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

rear exhaust box mount broken

Fail 19 Jan 2016 36,091 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,370 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 26,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GL61 FKG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL61 FKG, 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 GL61 FKG registered?

GL61 FKG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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