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MJ12 XSA

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,204 mi
Last recorded72,204 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 XSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,399 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 67,397 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 66,464 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 61,369 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 46,251 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 42,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 42,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 36,153 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 2 May 2017 33,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2017 33,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,701 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,136 miles

Offside Front 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 XSA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ12 XSA registered?

MJ12 XSA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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