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DU12 ORH

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,196 mi
Last recorded23,196 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 ORH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 23,196 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 22,103 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 20,542 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 20,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 19,073 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 17,628 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 16,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 16,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 13,459 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 12,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 10,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 9,340 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,255 miles

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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DU12 ORH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DU12 ORH, 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 DU12 ORH registered?

DU12 ORH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DU12 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 ORH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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