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GY12 OJC

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 OJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,994 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,944 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,517 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 42,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split open (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split open (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,078 miles

Exhaust mounts corroding

Rear Nearside and offside Tyre perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2019 34,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,936 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,738 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,217 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 18,217 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 14,404 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 OJC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OJC, 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 OJC registered?

GY12 OJC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 OJC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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