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GU12 EFW

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

62,029 mi
Last recorded62,029 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 EFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 62,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 61,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,811 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Slightly loose. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,143 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perishing / splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 59,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 58,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,880 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 57,880 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,425 miles

Center rear seat belt buckle has been forced passed stopper.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,200 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,858 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 45,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear tyres perishing.

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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GU12 EFW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 GU12 EFW, 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 GU12 EFW registered?

GU12 EFW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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