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EA12 DAU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,489 mi
Last recorded85,489 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 DAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,489 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators discoloured. Strong Advise. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 83,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicator discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,184 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear exhaust box mounts are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,892 miles

osf tyre has worn the inside corner close to mot limits

Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre low on edges

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,906 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 DAU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc 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 EA12 DAU, 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 DAU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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