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CV12 JTY

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,411 mi
Last recorded98,411 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 98,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 94,515 miles

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

engine oil leak

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,946 miles

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

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,559 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 75,559 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Nearside & Offside (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,864 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 68,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,095 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 48,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,932 miles

all tyre treads low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,259 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 25,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken

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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CV12 JTY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV12 JTY, 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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CV12 JTY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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