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CP12 MBY

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,887 mi
Last recorded63,887 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 MBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,887 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 23 Sep 2024 61,896 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded and weak.

Rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Fail 23 Sep 2024 61,895 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded and weak.

Rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,025 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,459 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box rear mounting corroding away from exhaust but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 52,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box rear mounting corroding away from exhaust but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,669 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 44,359 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 44,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 36,928 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 36,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 30,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 23,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CP12 MBY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CP12 MBY, 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 CP12 MBY registered?

CP12 MBY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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