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MJ12 CEX

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,079 mi
Last recorded105,079 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 CEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 105,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 100,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,200 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2024 94,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective front and central (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 94,174 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 90,740 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 90,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 86,131 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,056 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 71,056 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 50,420 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 50,420 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 34,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside mirror body loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside mirror body loose

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 CEX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ12 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

MJ12 CEX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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