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EX12 UMU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,206 mi
Last recorded94,206 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 UMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 94,206 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,247 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,842 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to legal limit / tyre perished and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,776 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,893 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,367 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 26,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,304 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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EX12 UMU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 EX12 UMU, 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 EX12 UMU registered?

EX12 UMU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is EX12 UMU safe to buy?

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