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DN12 UGC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,142 mi
Last recorded54,142 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 UGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 54,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 54,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 44,297 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 44,297 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 33,986 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 22,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 21,142 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 21,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 19,993 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 19,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 18,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 17,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 16,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2015 14,848 miles

Exhaust back box hanger bracket worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DN12 UGC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN12 UGC, 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 DN12 UGC registered?

DN12 UGC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is DN12 UGC safe to buy?

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