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EA12 AXK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,676 mi
Last recorded67,676 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 AXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 67,676 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 67,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 62,273 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 62,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

alternator belt cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2024 54,973 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 54,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tyre misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 48,198 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3.5mm tread

Pass 20 Jul 2022 41,126 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 41,126 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,834 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front metal exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 28,571 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s front cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front metal exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 22,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 19,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 15,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA12 AXK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA12 AXK, 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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EA12 AXK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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