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GY12 OHP

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,187 mi
Last recorded74,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 OHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 74,187 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,653 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,055 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 69,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,469 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,646 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 65,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,061 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,872 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

brakes sound noisy.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished and deep cut in tread.

rear exhaust box mounting strap broken.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 52,841 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 52,841 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,071 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 51,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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 OHP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OHP, 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 OHP registered?

GY12 OHP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 OHP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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