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MF12 UCG

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,201 mi
Last recorded81,201 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 UCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,123 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 76,123 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,414 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,014 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 73,014 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 68,510 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2019 68,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust back box hanger broken

Fail 18 Apr 2018 58,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust back box hanger broken

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,988 miles

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Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,988 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

SMALL SPLIT IN PASSENGER WIPER

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,152 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 40,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MF12 UCG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MF12 UCG, 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 MF12 UCG registered?

MF12 UCG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is MF12 UCG safe to buy?

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