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DF12 JZE

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,140 mi
Last recorded65,140 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 JZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 65,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 58,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 50,216 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket in front of rear box broken and rear bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 50,216 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket in front of rear box broken and rear bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,769 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 46,769 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,115 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,957 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 32,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 28,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 23,386 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 23,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DF12 JZE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DF12 JZE, 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 DF12 JZE registered?

DF12 JZE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is DF12 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 JZE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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