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GV12 DHC

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,587 mi
Last recorded97,587 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 DHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 97,587 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 97,585 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 89,454 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 89,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 83,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 72,803 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 63,858 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 63,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 42,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 37,183 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn to approx. 3.3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,938 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2016 19,047 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 12 May 2015 13,065 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 DHC 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 GV12 DHC, 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 GV12 DHC registered?

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

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