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EN12 RUC

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,410 mi
Last recorded99,410 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 RUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 99,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 89,012 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 89,012 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,979 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres are slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,159 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hook rusted off front of silencer but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 75,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hook rusted off front of silencer but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,790 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,529 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 24,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 22,145 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 22,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EN12 RUC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EN12 RUC, 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 EN12 RUC registered?

EN12 RUC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is EN12 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 RUC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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