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DA12 XWK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,384 mi
Last recorded51,384 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 51,384 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 51,384 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 49,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 47,190 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 47,189 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 44,517 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 39,877 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,034 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 30,662 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,422 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 28,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,991 miles

Front Outer tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2016 23,384 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 23,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,344 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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DA12 XWK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol 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 DA12 XWK, 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 DA12 XWK registered?

DA12 XWK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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