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ET12 CTY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,207 mi
Last recorded54,207 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 CTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 54,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old 2012

Pass 24 Jun 2025 52,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old

Pass 20 Jun 2024 49,259 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,985 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 43,000 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 40,427 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing causing cracking in tread

Fail 23 Jun 2021 40,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing causing cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs rusty surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre side wall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 36,509 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,371 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 16,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,021 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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ET12 CTY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CTY, 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 CTY registered?

ET12 CTY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is ET12 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 CTY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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