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EJ12 MLX

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,121 mi
Last recorded50,121 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 MLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 50,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 47,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 45,192 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 42,943 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 40,615 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,306 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,615 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 27,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,182 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 23,182 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,910 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,690 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 MLX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ12 MLX registered?

EJ12 MLX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is EJ12 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 MLX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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