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GU12 EGY

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,388 mi
Last recorded64,388 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 EGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 64,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 61,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + cracking/perishing - cracks starting to open (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 59,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing - between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 57,207 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 57,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 53,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Mar 2021 49,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Fail 6 Mar 2021 49,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,836 miles

under tray fitted obstructing view of some under engine components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit/badly perished on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2019 42,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre close to limit/badly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,846 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge/sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has perishing on outer edge/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has perishing on outer sidewall/edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 38,845 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

EML light on

Nearside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge/sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has perishing on outer edge/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has perishing on outer sidewall/edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre has wear and tear on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has wear and tear on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has wear and tear on outer sidewall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,311 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,784 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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GU12 EGY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 GU12 EGY, 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 EGY registered?

GU12 EGY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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