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GY12 SYD

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,482 mi
Last recorded92,482 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 SYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 92,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracks around the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2025 84,827 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 84,827 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2024 81,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 78,009 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 72,100 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 72,100 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,713 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,357 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,303 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rear mount is very corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 54,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount is very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres have perished side walls

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,528 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken away

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 SYD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SYD, 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 SYD registered?

GY12 SYD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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