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EC12 DAD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC12 DAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 105,755 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 105,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 102,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 95,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,589 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,128 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2021 73,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 71,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 68,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,747 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 61,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 54,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,425 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,721 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 25,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EC12 DAD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EC12 DAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EC12 DAD registered?

EC12 DAD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is EC12 DAD safe to buy?

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