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EF12 ZZU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,304 mi
Last recorded154,304 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 ZZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 154,304 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 154,296 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle pipe at mounting bracket (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Both rear section hangers detatched (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 140,396 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Spring fouling body

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear heat Shield lose

Fail 22 Aug 2024 140,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Spring fouling body

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear heat Shield lose

Pass 22 Aug 2023 128,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 128,183 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush bonding torn but no lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush bonding torn but no lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 121,358 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 121,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 103,113 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 103,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,931 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,738 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 ZZU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 EF12 ZZU, 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 ZZU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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