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EO12 XJP

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,626 mi
Last recorded60,626 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 XJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 60,626 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 60,626 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 59,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,536 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 51,751 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 41,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,064 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 19,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,807 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust welded mounting part insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2019 18,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust welded mounting part insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2018 144,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut on tyre wall

Pass 28 Feb 2017 11,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 9,457 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 9,457 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 7,156 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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EO12 XJP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 EO12 XJP, 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 EO12 XJP registered?

EO12 XJP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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