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CU54 TAY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,953 mi
Last recorded84,953 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 TAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 84,953 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 84,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 75,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 75,306 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 67,939 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 67,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,290 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 59,850 miles

Nearside Rear tail light slightly damadged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,585 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 53,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,095 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 49,095 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 42,227 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 42,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 29,965 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,904 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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CU54 TAY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU54 TAY, 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 CU54 TAY registered?

CU54 TAY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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