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GY12 OBJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,188 mi
Last recorded77,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 OBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 77,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 77,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 73,949 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 73,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 69,907 miles

both sides rear tyres cracking slightly

nearside centre outer body sill dented

Fail 10 Jul 2024 69,907 miles

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

both sides rear tyres cracking slightly

nearside centre outer body sill dented

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,936 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 65,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,044 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 63,044 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 59,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust metal mount snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 52,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and not clearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust metal mount snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear hanging bracket is adrift from exhaust

Rear slight brake bind

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,058 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,135 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 40,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,822 miles

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

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 OBJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

GY12 OBJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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