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RE12 GZJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,720 mi
Last recorded79,720 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 79,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 78,270 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mounting's corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,942 miles

engine/gearbox damp with oil

rear exhaust box and mountings corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 68,942 miles

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

rear exhaust box and mountings corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,546 miles

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

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,105 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 62,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,612 miles

front tyres perished

leak from rocker cover, suspect gasket

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

suspect oil leak from oil filter housing gasket

Fail 4 Jun 2018 42,612 miles

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

front tyres perished

leak from rocker cover, suspect gasket

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

suspect oil leak from oil filter housing gasket

Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin insides on limit. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 36,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin insides on limit. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,972 miles

advise centre rear exhaust mount rusted/missing.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat,both seat and seatbelt unchecked for both operations and/or safety.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE12 GZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE12 GZJ, 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 RE12 GZJ registered?

RE12 GZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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