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DG12 CLF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,912 mi
Last recorded214,912 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 CLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 214,912 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 214,907 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 190,663 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 178,757 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 166,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 151,859 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 151,857 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 141,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,759 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 102,994 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,991 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DG12 CLF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG12 CLF, 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 DG12 CLF registered?

DG12 CLF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DG12 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 CLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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