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ML12 GUW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,645 mi
Last recorded87,645 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 GUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 87,645 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 87,641 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,581 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 76,578 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 63,769 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2023 63,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,569 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 49,014 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin & brake discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2020 44,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,095 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre worn uneven across tread

Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,478 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,622 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,650 miles

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)

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 GUW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ML12 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

ML12 GUW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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