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EA12 MFX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,231 mi
Last recorded20,231 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 20,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 19,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 19,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 18,802 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 18,801 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 18,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 17,623 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 16,892 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 16,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 15,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,699 miles

exhaust rear bracket detached

Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,833 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 10,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 8,555 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 MFX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

EA12 MFX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is EA12 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 MFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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