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GV12 PFD

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,574 mi
Last recorded182,574 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 PFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 182,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 175,939 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 175,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 162,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 162,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 153,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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exhaust deterioration noted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 128,051 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 128,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 111,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worner on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,779 miles

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

both front tyres bald at inner edges and worn close to ply cords

Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,170 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 85,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 67,667 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY LIPPED INNER AND OUTER FACES (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Fail 21 Jan 2017 52,679 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY LIPPED INNER AND OUTER FACES (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,752 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,761 miles

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

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

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 PFD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PFD, 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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GV12 PFD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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