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EO12 XKB

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,259 mi
Last recorded71,259 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 XKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 71,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 66,318 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 60,833 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,951 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 56,951 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 53,126 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,506 miles

Auxililary belt cracked/splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,789 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking (2011 date stamped)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 47,789 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking (2011 date stamped)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,632 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,054 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 42,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,914 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 36,914 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,737 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 XKB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKB, 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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EO12 XKB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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