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CAR 7T

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,174 mi
Last recorded63,174 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 7T
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 63,174 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 63,174 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2026 71,924 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,802 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 59,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,942 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 64,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability D-bush not gripping bar. effecting brakes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 58,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 51,767 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 44,726 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,696 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,842 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 47,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 34,642 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,188 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,277 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 37,192 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,195 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,367 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,071 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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CAR 7T is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CAR 7T, 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 CAR 7T registered?

CAR 7T is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is CAR 7T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAR 7T shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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