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ST12 GJU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,785 mi
Last recorded68,785 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 GJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 68,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 67,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear and nearside rear corroded on inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 62,489 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,185 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 57,185 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fixing tie is broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,445 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 51,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front heavily corroded on inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are heavily corroded on inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear steel hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,300 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,416 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST12 GJU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ST12 GJU, 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 ST12 GJU registered?

ST12 GJU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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