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GY12 OSO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,351 mi
Last recorded111,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 OSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 111,351 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 103,089 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk not accessible, no check done

Nearside Front Tyre; worn smooth to edges

Offside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inside edge

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

Fail 30 May 2022 103,089 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk not accessible, no check done

Nearside Front Tyre; worn smooth to edges

Offside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inside edge

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 96,835 miles

Central Rear seatbelt stalk buried; hence no check done

Front Tyres; slightly worn to insides

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 96,835 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear seatbelt stalk buried; hence no check done

Front Tyres; slightly worn to insides

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,616 miles

Central Rear seat belt not checked; stalk buried

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,399 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear exhaust mount detached but exhaust still secure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid overfilled

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,094 miles

Front Tyres; Both; worn low to insides

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

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

Nearside wiper blade deterioated; **Advise Att**

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Worn smooth to Far inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth to inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust Bracket broken; Advise Att

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,179 miles

1 X O/S/R exhaust bracket broken; advise att

Front Pads appear to be fairly low

N/S/R Tyre; heavy wire in tread

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

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

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 OSO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

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

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