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EJ12 VGG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,825 mi
Last recorded58,825 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 58,825 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 139,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 51,861 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 51,861 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 47,511 miles

Front exhaust flex slight damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2023 47,511 miles

Front exhaust flex slight damage

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,721 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,735 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 41,735 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 38,268 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 38,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 34,350 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 32,190 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 29,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,215 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 VGG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

EJ12 VGG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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