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DA12 XXP

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,523 mi
Last recorded43,523 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 43,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 38,857 miles

Rear exhaust brackets missing

Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,392 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 31,651 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 28,731 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 25,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 21,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,725 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 XXP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXP, 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 DA12 XXP registered?

DA12 XXP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is DA12 XXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 XXP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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