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SC12 GUF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,172 mi
Last recorded80,172 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 GUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 80,172 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 80,095 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Holed and Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,228 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust sheild slightly loose

Fail 31 May 2025 74,228 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust sheild slightly loose

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,330 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust support brackets fractured

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres heavily cracked

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush split from bonding but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded(at coil spring locating points)

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

Offside front top strut mount/bearing rough in operation

Rear axle beam corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 69,124 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust support brackets fractured

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres heavily cracked

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush split from bonding but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded(at coil spring locating points)

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

Offside front top strut mount/bearing rough in operation

Rear axle beam corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front (5.2.3 (e))

Front front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 58,086 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre aged;treads perished & cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,623 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,129 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2019 44,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2018 39,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,371 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,886 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 26,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front 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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SC12 GUF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC12 GUF, 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 SC12 GUF registered?

SC12 GUF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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