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EA12 OJE

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,531 mi
Last recorded126,531 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 126,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 121,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 112,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 108,338 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,448 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 100,381 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear and middle exhaust brackets broken off

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,587 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,890 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 46,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 OJE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

EA12 OJE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EA12 OJE safe to buy?

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