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GY12 JVP

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 JVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,812 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,658 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 85,658 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 82,264 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 82,264 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,726 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting to fronmt of silencer missing and rearmost corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,874 miles

Rear brake discs worn

front brake discs worn

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2022 67,874 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs worn

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2021 56,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 56,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,307 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 13,677 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 13,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 4,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JVP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

GY12 JVP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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