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GV12 EKL

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 65,394 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 65,394 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 61,118 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner and outer panels loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded and mid mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 56,680 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 56,680 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges and cracking in tread sections. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges and cracking in tread sections. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 46,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges and cracking in tread sections. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges and cracking in tread sections. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer mounting broken

Fail 7 Jul 2021 41,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,913 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,295 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 34,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 29,653 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 24,743 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 19,448 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 15,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 15,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 EKL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKL, 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 EKL registered?

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

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