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GU12 ZYZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,918 mi
Last recorded99,918 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ZYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 99,918 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 90,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Metal sump pan corroded / leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 90,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush and rear consul bush perished / delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush and rear consul bush perished / delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Slight restricted movement. Brake pads worn in carrier / weak clips. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Header tank empty and under air pressure. Leak from rear of water pump bolt on plastic housing fractured. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Metal sump pan corroded / leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 76,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 75,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 71,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 67,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 52,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65x15 88h (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,139 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,384 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 ZYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

GU12 ZYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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