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CE12 HEJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,985 mi
Last recorded138,985 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 HEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 138,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut slightly noisy when rotated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 138,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut slightly noisy when rotated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,317 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 128,059 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 109,655 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

engine bay covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,482 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking to inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and close to plys on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay/under covers fitted

ex bracket broken away from pipe to front of rear box

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,051 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,871 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 38,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,767 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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CE12 HEJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE12 HEJ, 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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CE12 HEJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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