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MJ12 CBU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,020 mi
Last recorded53,020 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 53,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 50,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant bottle over full/too full

Pass 21 Feb 2022 47,138 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,035 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 38,035 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust back box bracket missing new back box fitted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 15,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,953 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,792 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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MJ12 CBU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MJ12 CBU, 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 MJ12 CBU registered?

MJ12 CBU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is MJ12 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 CBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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