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C2 EAW

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,306 mi
Last recorded68,306 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 EAW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 68,306 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 65,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEARING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEARING. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,668 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 56,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,369 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,308 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 46,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre starting to wear inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,264 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,674 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 36,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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C2 EAW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C2 EAW, 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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C2 EAW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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