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SE12 GVY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,636 mi
Last recorded66,636 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 GVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 66,636 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 66,617 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 63,664 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 63,664 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 60,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 56,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 51,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,473 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 44,113 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,923 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 37,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,961 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

nearside front and rear tyres sidewall slighly perished

Fail 2 Sep 2016 28,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

nearside front and rear tyres sidewall slighly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,214 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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SE12 GVY 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 SE12 GVY, 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 SE12 GVY registered?

SE12 GVY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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