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CF51 MCC

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,035 mi
Last recorded80,035 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF51 MCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 80,035 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 80,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 66,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 65,336 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,121 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heat spotted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 59,281 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 57,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,466 miles

Nearside 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 Smooth Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,840 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,046 miles

REAR SILENCER SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED AND BROKEN OFF

Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,841 miles

ALL TYRES WORN TO 3MM

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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CF51 MCC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CF51 MCC, 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 CF51 MCC registered?

CF51 MCC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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