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GU12 UDB

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,128 mi
Last recorded48,128 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 UDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 48,128 miles

Surface corrosion underbody + front subframe

Fail 5 Nov 2025 48,128 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Surface corrosion underbody + front subframe

Pass 31 Oct 2024 46,495 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 46,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 44,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 41,352 miles

Windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,942 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 31,683 miles

n/s/r tyre 185/65r 15 worn low on outer treads

Pass 30 Oct 2018 27,478 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,116 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2017 24,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 20,338 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

removed item from windscreen before testing vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,626 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 12,838 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 UDB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

GU12 UDB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is GU12 UDB safe to buy?

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