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GY12 BWU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,273 mi
Last recorded51,273 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 51,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 45,971 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 42,390 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 42,390 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe mount and rear silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,594 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Apr 2021 36,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 34,986 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,756 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre sidewalls split

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,682 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,134 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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GY12 BWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GY12 BWU, 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 GY12 BWU registered?

GY12 BWU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 BWU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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