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VO12 GGV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,621 mi
Last recorded60,621 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 GGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 60,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 56,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs,worn,corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 56,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure [rear] mounting bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs,worn,corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,907 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 36,407 miles

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Rear silencer front mounting bracket broken away from exhaust

Pass 25 Feb 2017 33,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,756 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,196 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 GGV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol 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 VO12 GGV, 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 GGV registered?

VO12 GGV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is VO12 GGV safe to buy?

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