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GV12 WJF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,822 mi
Last recorded25,822 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 WJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 25,822 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres perished / cracking

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Dec 2024 25,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 24,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2023 24,477 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2021 23,920 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 23,445 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 23,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,002 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 20,988 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 27 Jun 2017 18,954 miles

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OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN AROUND 3MM

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 27 Jun 2017 18,954 miles

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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT (8.2.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN AROUND 3MM

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT (8.2.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,339 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 WJF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF registered?

GV12 WJF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is GV12 WJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 WJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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