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EA12 TXF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 TXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,023 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 70,238 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,826 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 66,488 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 60,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 55,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 37,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,654 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 TXF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

EA12 TXF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is EA12 TXF safe to buy?

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