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RF61 GME

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,268 mi
Last recorded97,268 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 GME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 97,268 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective on back box (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2026 97,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective on back box (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,625 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm also cracking up slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front brake slightly lipped and worn on inner faces

front tyres cracking up in treads

rear brake discs badly worn and lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,879 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking up in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,764 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,425 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking up and wearing inner edge but no ply or cords found (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking up in treads and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 80,825 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting missing and rear broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking up in treads and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,316 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 41,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,389 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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RF61 GME is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF61 GME, 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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RF61 GME is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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