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VO12 GGE

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,354 mi
Last recorded56,354 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 GGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 56,354 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 53,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 51,430 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,809 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 49,772 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,942 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 44,036 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,095 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,660 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 37,659 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,856 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but still well supported

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,089 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,411 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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VO12 GGE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VO12 GGE, 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 VO12 GGE registered?

VO12 GGE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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