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GX12 CEV

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,261 mi
Last recorded114,261 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 CEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 114,261 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 108,286 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 103,366 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 98,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,061 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit, 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,162 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,767 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger broken, system still supported ok

Fail 18 Jan 2019 63,767 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken, system still supported ok

Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,479 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,837 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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GX12 CEV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX12 CEV, 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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GX12 CEV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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