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CE12 TLN

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,745 mi
Last recorded85,745 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 TLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,011 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,512 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 56,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,402 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 44,401 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,794 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 56,794 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 47,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,997 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 28,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,353 miles

Nearside Front 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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CE12 TLN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TLN, 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 CE12 TLN registered?

CE12 TLN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is CE12 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 TLN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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