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GU12 UOB

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,947 mi
Last recorded119,947 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 119,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 119,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 106,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,367 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 99,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,463 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,818 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,299 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded through partially.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,120 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 UOB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

GU12 UOB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GU12 UOB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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