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S77 GBS

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,477 mi
Last recorded68,477 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 GBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 68,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 55,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shields limiting inspection

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 55,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Shields limiting inspection

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 50,782 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 50,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,207 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 46,207 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,104 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,804 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 38,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,802 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 28,766 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,909 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,486 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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S77 GBS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S77 GBS, 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 S77 GBS registered?

S77 GBS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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