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GV12 OHD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,291 mi
Last recorded36,291 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 36,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 32,693 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 28,130 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken

Fail 29 Jul 2024 28,130 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken

Pass 5 Jul 2023 22,016 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 20,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 19,944 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 8 Jul 2020 19,422 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 18,576 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,230 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 12,827 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 OHD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 OHD, 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 OHD registered?

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

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