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GU12 UOD

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,635 mi
Last recorded42,635 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 42,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 42,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 39,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 35,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 32,533 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 32,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 28,909 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 26,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 23,856 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 17,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 17,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 15,452 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 13,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,701 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

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 UOD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UOD, 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 UOD registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU12 UOD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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