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GX12 PVJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,733 mi
Last recorded58,733 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 PVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,568 miles

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,345 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.8mm/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 50,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.8mm/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 47,220 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))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 47,220 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 24 Oct 2019 44,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion / lip edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 44,260 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion / lip edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 41,012 miles

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

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 16 Dec 2017 37,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 33,662 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 33,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,888 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,148 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 PVJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX12 PVJ, 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 GX12 PVJ registered?

GX12 PVJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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