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EK12 UXX

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,974 mi
Last recorded119,974 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 119,974 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 119,866 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 119,081 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 113,815 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 104,343 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 104,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 104,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 76% n/s late. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 92,385 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,544 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 76,544 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,310 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded & center hanger repaired

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 59,310 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hangers corroded & center hanger repaired

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,887 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 48,887 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread area

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,658 miles

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

rear tyres cracked in tread area

Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres both sides perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 30,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres both sides perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,165 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 23,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner front brake discs corroded

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 UXX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXX, 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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EK12 UXX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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