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CA12 JFZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,916 mi
Last recorded113,916 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 JFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 113,916 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 113,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 108,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 108,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 106,296 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 106,296 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,534 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror has temporary repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Door mirror has temporary repair.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,980 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front mirror casing has temporary repair

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 92,980 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror casing has temporary repair

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,418 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 81,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 61,719 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 61,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 39,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 26,112 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,170 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 JFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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