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GY12 LEJ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,935 mi
Last recorded67,935 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 LEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 67,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 66,886 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 58,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,745 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,178 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres inner walls beginning to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mount broken still secure

Fail 22 Mar 2019 42,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mount broken still secure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,654 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust brkt adrift

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,911 miles

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

front brake discs starting to deteriate

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,625 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 LEJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

GY12 LEJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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