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DU12 ULS

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,483 mi
Last recorded59,483 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 ULS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 59,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 51,219 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 48,358 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 41,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 41,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 25,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 18 Oct 2016 17,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,741 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,905 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edge and side wall damage to nearside front tyre

rear exhaust mount starting to brake

Pass 14 Jan 2015 9,531 miles

backbox bracket broke but still supported

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 ULS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 ULS, 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 DU12 ULS registered?

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

Is DU12 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 ULS 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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