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CA12 EFP

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,424 mi
Last recorded48,424 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 EFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 48,424 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 48,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 47,643 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 47,643 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 46,574 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 46,574 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 45,708 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 45,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 42,196 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,024 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 40,024 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 34,992 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 34,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 28,521 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 26,334 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2018 26,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling brake caliper hitting anti-roll bar (2.2.D.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front anti-roll bar not central

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2017 22,045 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 22,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 15,800 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded and insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2016 15,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust mount corroded and insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,146 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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CA12 EFP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA12 EFP, 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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CA12 EFP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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