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EJ12 VFN

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,908 mi
Last recorded85,908 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,908 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 85,908 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 63,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 62,990 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,070 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 60,070 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,441 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,645 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 53,645 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake rubbing slightly

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,712 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,378 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 VFN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

EJ12 VFN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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