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DS12 ECJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,912 mi
Last recorded110,912 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ECJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 110,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 105,809 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 105,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,403 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 99,403 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,776 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 91,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,342 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,529 miles

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,248 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanging bracket insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks outer tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,974 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread centre

Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,174 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,085 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,051 miles

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

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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DS12 ECJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS12 ECJ, 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 DS12 ECJ registered?

DS12 ECJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is DS12 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 ECJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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