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ET12 CUW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,317 mi
Last recorded84,317 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,317 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,658 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 77,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,509 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 67,508 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,039 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,432 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,257 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,451 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 48,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 41,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 32,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,710 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 24,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 CUW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET12 CUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET12 CUW registered?

ET12 CUW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is ET12 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 CUW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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