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EJ12 XBB

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,812 mi
Last recorded101,812 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 101,812 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 95,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 82,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 66,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 60,013 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 45,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 88h bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 24,965 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 6,617 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 6,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 6,369 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 6,369 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 5,754 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 5,754 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 4,584 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 XBB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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