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GV12 DGU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,901 mi
Last recorded104,901 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 DGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 104,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 104,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 104,874 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust not securely connect to front flexy causing all exhaust gases to escape before reaching the rear of the vehicle (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting poorly welded to exhaust pipe

Pass 16 Jul 2025 89,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn with some play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively requires adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer is partially detached from both mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 75,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 75,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,588 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 66,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 63,735 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 63,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,688 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,319 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,283 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,699 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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GV12 DGU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV12 DGU, 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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GV12 DGU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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