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EJ12 EDF

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,779 mi
Last recorded108,779 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 EDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,779 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 29 Jan 2024 98,826 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,713 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 88,711 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,952 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 81,952 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 71,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 71,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,885 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and coke cup (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,709 miles

front and rear exhaust hangers snapped

Fail 1 Feb 2018 44,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear exhaust hangers snapped

Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to see front pads clearly due to steel wheel being fitted

under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Feb 2017 34,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to see front pads clearly due to steel wheel being fitted

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,900 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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EJ12 EDF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 EJ12 EDF, 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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EJ12 EDF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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