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CV12 JUE

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,015 mi
Last recorded109,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 109,015 miles

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2026 109,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 105,642 miles

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,103 miles

Offside Front coil spring slightly rubbing inner arch

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 101,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint pinch bolt has snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring slightly rubbing inner arch

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 93,223 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 93,223 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,327 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 74,308 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,437 miles

2x centre exhaust mount broken

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,925 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,303 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear both rear tyres craking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,570 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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CV12 JUE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV12 JUE, 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 JUE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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