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MJ12 XZA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,246 mi
Last recorded70,246 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 XZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 70,246 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,716 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger detached but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,134 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,482 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,271 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2018 56,208 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,763 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,240 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,313 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

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 XZA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

MJ12 XZA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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