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EF12 XJZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,904 mi
Last recorded82,904 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 81,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,207 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 69,770 miles

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

offside front fog light lense broken

Pass 29 May 2019 66,845 miles

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Fail 28 May 2019 66,845 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 55,538 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall and tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall scuffed

Pass 31 May 2016 49,944 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,255 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 XJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF12 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

EF12 XJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is EF12 XJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 XJZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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