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GY12 HDH

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,028 mi
Last recorded115,028 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 HDH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 115,028 miles

undertrays fitted limiting complete inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2024 103,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,887 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 86,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,199 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 76,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,513 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 67,514 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,082 miles

All four tyres wearing near limit.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 61,082 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All four tyres wearing near limit.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,261 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 53,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SLIGHTLY. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER FRONT MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,608 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 46,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONT MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.1mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,807 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 36,807 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,472 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 HDH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 GY12 HDH, 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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GY12 HDH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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