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EJ12 XCZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,380 mi
Last recorded43,380 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 43,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 43,189 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 42,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 41,191 miles

n/s/f top mount noisey

Pass 22 Dec 2021 39,185 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 37,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,120 miles

rear exhaust silencer support strap rusted apart

Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,429 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 25,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XCZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

EJ12 XCZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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