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JT53 TAY

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,408 mi
Last recorded64,408 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT53 TAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 64,408 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 58,893 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 54,267 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 41,961 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,577 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,304 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,492 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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JT53 TAY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JT53 TAY, 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 JT53 TAY registered?

JT53 TAY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is JT53 TAY safe to buy?

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