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GV12 FMC

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,803 mi
Last recorded89,803 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 FMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,803 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 May 2026 89,803 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 May 2025 83,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 83,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 76,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 76,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 67,624 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box front bracket corroded off ,rear bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre perished & tread lowish

Pass 27 May 2022 57,439 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mid bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & bald on inner edge,close to showing ply ! AD REPLACE TYRE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2022 57,431 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of front discs in poor cond (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mid bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & bald on inner edge,close to showing ply ! AD REPLACE TYRE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 46,309 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,586 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,522 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,115 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 FMC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze 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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

GV12 FMC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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