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EJ12 HPU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,740 mi
Last recorded75,740 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 HPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 75,740 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 69,593 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 65,361 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,999 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,088 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 39,088 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,781 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 35,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,160 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 25,160 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 HPU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ12 HPU, 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 EJ12 HPU registered?

EJ12 HPU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is EJ12 HPU safe to buy?

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