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EF12 UOK

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,469 mi
Last recorded140,469 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 UOK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 140,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 134,563 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 128,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 121,251 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 121,251 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 114,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 111,679 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 106,008 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Dec 2020 106,008 miles

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 92,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 21/5watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 21/5 watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,693 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,775 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,990 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Jun 2015 41,205 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 UOK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UOK, 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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EF12 UOK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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