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GV12 VDG

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,090 mi
Last recorded104,090 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 VDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,090 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

covers masking components

Fail 8 Dec 2025 104,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

covers masking components

Pass 9 Dec 2024 101,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2024 101,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2023 98,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 96,014 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 96,014 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,879 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2022 89,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 18/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust detiorating

Fail 4 Mar 2021 79,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 18/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust detiorating

Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,833 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,210 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,851 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,680 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 17,675 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear mountings rusted from pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,916 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,364 miles

strong advice front brake discs wearing and pitting

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 VDG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

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

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