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GU12 VSM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,458 mi
Last recorded33,458 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 33,458 miles

Exhaust front hanger is broken.

Front numberplate is deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jul 2025 31,794 miles

Exhaust front mount is broken.

Offside rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 30,528 miles

Exhaust front hangers are broken.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 29,046 miles

Exhaust front hanger is broken.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 27,056 miles

Exhaust front hanger is broken.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 23,546 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 23,506 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,846 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 19,326 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 16,751 miles

Offside Rear Upper front metal exhaust mount starting to break away

Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,727 miles

offside wiper poor

Pass 22 Apr 2015 8,056 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 VSM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

GU12 VSM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GU12 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 VSM 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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