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MJ12 UZL

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,715 mi
Last recorded108,715 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 UZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 91,607 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 91,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 77,595 miles

Both rear tyres coming upto wear limit

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

Pass 31 May 2023 74,151 miles

Exhaust metal mounting brackets are rusty

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

Slight damage on both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 31 May 2023 74,151 miles

Exhaust metal mounting brackets are rusty

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

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

Slight damage on both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 25 May 2022 70,620 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets are rusty

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

Pass 20 May 2021 67,128 miles

Edges of rear brake disc's are rusty

Fail 20 May 2021 67,128 miles

Edges of rear brake disc's are rusty

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

Pass 20 May 2020 64,199 miles

Edges of rear brake disc's are rusty

Pass 3 May 2019 57,865 miles

Edges of rear brake disc's going rusty

N/s front suspension top mounting has slight movement

Pass 31 May 2018 51,879 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 51,879 miles

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

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

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 coming upto (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 47,601 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 47,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 44,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 30,535 miles

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

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

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 UZL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

MJ12 UZL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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