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DA12 XXC

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,949 mi
Last recorded167,949 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 167,949 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 167,932 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 167,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 158,599 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 158,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Water leak thermostat housing

Pass 5 Jul 2022 147,833 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 130,650 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 112,790 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 112,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,289 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 63,289 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,927 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,111 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 XXC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA12 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

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

Is DA12 XXC safe to buy?

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