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GU12 MYV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,873 mi
Last recorded121,873 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 MYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 121,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 119,571 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 119,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 106,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 106,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possibly frozen. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very low inner pads (advise new discs when pads fitted) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,465 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,290 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,696 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,625 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 62,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,909 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 29,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,673 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 MYV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GU12 MYV, 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 MYV registered?

GU12 MYV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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