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EK12 MPY

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,973 mi
Last recorded45,973 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 MPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 45,973 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 39,932 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 36,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,155 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,368 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

mist of oil under the engine and gear box

Pass 13 Aug 2020 27,512 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2019 25,134 miles

brakes slightly grabbing

Fail 13 Apr 2019 25,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (185/6515) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 exhaust bracket insecure//welding failed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 10 Apr 2018 22,426 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,714 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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EK12 MPY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 MPY, 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 EK12 MPY registered?

EK12 MPY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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