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EJ62 UAO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,303 mi
Last recorded70,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 UAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 70,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,647 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 67,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 64,878 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 64,877 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,475 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 61,473 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective partially broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall - cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 53,013 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 49,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,327 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,997 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,036 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 20,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,609 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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EJ62 UAO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ62 UAO, 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 EJ62 UAO registered?

EJ62 UAO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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The MOT history for EJ62 UAO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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