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GV12 YFR

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,334 mi
Last recorded77,334 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 YFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 63,653 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 61,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2023 58,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 53,488 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,977 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 50,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Half of the mount has corroded and come away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Half of the mount has corroded and come away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,668 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 25,265 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 25,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,778 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 24,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb blown (1.7.5a)

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 YFR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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