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DA12 XWW

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,495 mi
Last recorded34,495 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 34,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 34,065 miles

“This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.”

Fail 18 Aug 2025 34,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

“This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.”

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,519 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear of arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 33,519 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear of arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 32,394 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 31,078 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner face and corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre walls on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 28,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre walls to tread area on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 27,254 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,815 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 21,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,567 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,147 miles

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

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 XWW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

DA12 XWW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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