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RE12 GZL

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,455 mi
Last recorded52,455 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 52,455 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2026 52,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

coolant level below min

Pass 17 Jun 2025 42,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,872 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 40,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,335 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,155 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 36,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,214 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,404 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 29,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,048 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 25,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,191 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 15,024 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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RE12 GZL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 RE12 GZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE12 GZL registered?

RE12 GZL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RE12 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 GZL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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