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GU12 UMH

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,232 mi
Last recorded77,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 UMH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 77,232 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 77,232 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 70,943 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn down on both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in both outer joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,567 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 64,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 63,605 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,127 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 61,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,436 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 44,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,829 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,451 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 UMH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH registered?

GU12 UMH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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