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MJ12 UYZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,462 mi
Last recorded130,462 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 UYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 130,462 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 130,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip snapped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 121,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 112,777 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 112,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,765 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 96,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,705 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket modified and secure

Rear heat shield is slightly loose on one side

Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,050 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 70,573 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 70,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 62,891 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2017 52,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 40,997 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 29,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 29,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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MJ12 UYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

MJ12 UYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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