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GU12 SDZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,875 mi
Last recorded78,875 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 SDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 78,875 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged and corroding

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 78,757 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged and corroding

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 67,878 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 67,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,388 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 58,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 34% (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 47,170 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,759 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 35,759 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 lump on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 26,440 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 16,877 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 16,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 7,045 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 6,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 6,436 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 6,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting excessivly corroded (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting excessivly corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero 16" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero 26" (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 5,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 5,438 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 5,438 miles

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

EXHAUST mounting above rear axle corroded,lower part of mounting broken away from exhaust,only upper part of mounting supporting system

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 SDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

GU12 SDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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