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EA12 CZZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,181 mi
Last recorded86,181 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 86,181 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 80,011 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mounts corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides ageing and rear split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,907 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

unable to check rear Centre seat belt dog guard fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2024 72,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

unable to check rear Centre seat belt dog guard fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,711 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 56,711 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 33,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 11,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 10,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 9,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 8,020 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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EA12 CZZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA12 CZZ, 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 EA12 CZZ registered?

EA12 CZZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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