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EJ12 HPY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,001 mi
Last recorded104,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 HPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,001 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 104,001 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2026 97,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm+becoming devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm+devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 87,641 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm+becoming devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm+devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer trackrod end insecure in adjustment thread

Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 70,590 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,780 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 61,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 56,819 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,597 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 43,169 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,906 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 26,269 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 HPY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

EJ12 HPY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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