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GV12 ZKG

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,331 mi
Last recorded38,331 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 ZKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 38,331 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 38,331 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 May 2025 35,305 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 35,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective Front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 32,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 32,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 28,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 24,087 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 24,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 19,952 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 19,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 13,884 miles

Tyre's perished front and rear nearside

Pass 20 Jun 2019 9,058 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 8,894 miles

Rear tyres both slightly perished and cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Feb 2018 8,215 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 8,215 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 6,963 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 6,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 6,232 miles

Rear brake disc faces lightly coroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 4,130 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 ZKG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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