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ET12 BYJ

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,329 mi
Last recorded120,329 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 BYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 120,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,963 miles

rear exhaust silencer metal hanger corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,751 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 97,751 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,439 miles

Front brakes wearing slightly

Front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,165 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 45,007 miles

Slight brake bind o/s/r.

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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ET12 BYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ET12 BYJ, 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 ET12 BYJ registered?

ET12 BYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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