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GV12 OFM

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,805 mi
Last recorded142,805 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 142,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 134,282 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 134,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,011 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 75,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,057 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,726 miles

Nearside Front dipped beam image poor

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,498 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 41,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 30,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,680 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 OFM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

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

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