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EA12 TYY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,508 mi
Last recorded115,508 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 TYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 115,508 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 106,639 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,937 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,310 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,205 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 58,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,937 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 32,937 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,922 miles

Rear one of two hangers snaped

front exhaust hanger weld snaped on one side

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,314 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,726 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 TYY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

EA12 TYY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is EA12 TYY safe to buy?

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