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GV12 OFJ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,478 mi
Last recorded90,478 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 90,478 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,473 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,827 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 77,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,817 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,304 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,404 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,164 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 26 Apr 2018 20,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 10,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 8,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,787 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 OFJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

GV12 OFJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GV12 OFJ safe to buy?

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