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MJ12 ZCL

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,551 mi
Last recorded118,551 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 ZCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 118,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,214 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 116,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 113,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 101,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL *4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 98,112 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 98,112 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,896 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 94,896 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,965 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 90,965 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,273 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust hanger broken but not insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,106 miles

Nearside 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 ZCL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

MJ12 ZCL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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