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EJ12 HRF

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,372 mi
Last recorded143,372 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 HRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 143,372 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 143,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,644 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 128,644 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,481 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,698 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 100,698 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 90,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2018 70,010 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 69,961 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,204 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HRF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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