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GV12 DHX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,322 mi
Last recorded128,322 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 128,322 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 128,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 119,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 106,769 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 106,693 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 94,608 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 84,512 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,494 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,133 miles

N/S/F Mirror loose.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 70,133 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F Mirror loose.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,561 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,316 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 28,014 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling brake calliper fouling anti roll bar link (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DHX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

GV12 DHX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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