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DG12 JBU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,414 mi
Last recorded34,414 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 JBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 34,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 34,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 32,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 32,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 30,211 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 30,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 27,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,629 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,956 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 23,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,918 miles

Rear exhaust mounting cracked.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 21,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust mounting cracked.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,293 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 14,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DG12 JBU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DG12 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

DG12 JBU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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