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MA12 EOU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,865 mi
Last recorded153,865 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 EOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 153,865 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 153,818 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 152,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 149,116 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 148,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 138,774 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 138,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,931 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2019 123,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 120,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,144 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 101,804 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 68,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MA12 EOU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA12 EOU, 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 MA12 EOU registered?

MA12 EOU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is MA12 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 EOU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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