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ML12 GUO

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,115 mi
Last recorded89,115 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 GUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 89,115 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 88,966 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 88,562 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 78,674 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 78,266 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 63,811 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 60,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 54,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 54,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 52,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,321 miles

both front brake discs worn on inner faces pads appear ok

n/s wiper blade poor

very slight leak rear exhaust joint

Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,440 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

front brake discs corroded slightly

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2018 46,440 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres perished slightly

front brake discs corroded slightly

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,131 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,427 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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ML12 GUO 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 68.8%.

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 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 ML12 GUO, 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 ML12 GUO registered?

ML12 GUO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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