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CY12 EFS

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,666 mi
Last recorded65,666 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 EFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,666 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 65,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,151 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 59,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,010 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 56,010 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 51,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,686 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 57,686 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,498 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,843 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,156 miles

backbox hanger detached

Fail 12 Apr 2016 30,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

backbox hanger detached

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,768 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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CY12 EFS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CY12 EFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY12 EFS registered?

CY12 EFS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is CY12 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 EFS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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