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DU12 UMK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,720 mi
Last recorded71,720 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 71,720 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 67,473 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 67,449 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,154 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 54,358 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 52,754 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,822 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 41,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,132 miles

emission too low to register

rear exhaust mount bracket detached

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UMK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol 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 DU12 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

DU12 UMK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is DU12 UMK safe to buy?

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