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GY12 OGZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,680 mi
Last recorded47,680 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 OGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 47,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 46,078 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 46,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 43,186 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 43,185 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both sides (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 40,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is cracking and perishing all the way around the circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 40,186 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is cracking and perishing all the way around the circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 38,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 37,325 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 37,325 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 35,949 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2019 34,422 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

slight oil leak

wipers becoming worn

Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,211 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear number plate fading

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,902 miles

both front tyres becoming worn

front brake pads and discs becoming worn

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear number plate starting to fade

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,691 miles

various minor oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2015 20,396 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 OGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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