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EF12 EJK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,417 mi
Last recorded80,417 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,417 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,272 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,360 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,145 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,206 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,206 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 54,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,660 miles

Rear tyres perished

exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 8 May 2017 36,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 27,643 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 27,643 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 17,929 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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EF12 EJK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF12 EJK, 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 EF12 EJK registered?

EF12 EJK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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