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CA12 EFX

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 EFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 101,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,051 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 88,177 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 80,652 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 73,758 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,940 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 65,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,565 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 51,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 43,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 32,472 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 32,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 19,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,999 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EFX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CA12 EFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA12 EFX registered?

CA12 EFX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is CA12 EFX safe to buy?

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