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GV61 AVC

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,351 mi
Last recorded73,351 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 73,351 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing - function not impaired (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm - nearside spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - both close to fail criteria (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 73,351 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing - function not impaired (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer 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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm - nearside spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - both close to fail criteria (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 72,217 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing - function not impaired (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm - nearside spring cup bent and signs of fouling on spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides where outer sidewall meets tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 72,217 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing - function not impaired (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm - nearside spring cup bent and signs of fouling on spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides where outer sidewall meets tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 70,290 miles

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 24 Jun 2023 67,406 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount broken away from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fluid leak evident around clutch slave cylinder

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

nearside mirror taped

Pass 18 Jun 2022 63,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,355 miles

damage to n/s rear lower spring cup

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,038 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,519 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 43,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 30,017 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE WALL PERISHED

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,514 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 22,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GV61 AVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 GV61 AVC, 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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GV61 AVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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