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MK12 UUO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 UUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 84,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 84,606 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4 mm, starting to show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm 185/55/15 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 72,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4 mm, starting to show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm 185/55/15 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,050 miles

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

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

heat shield insecure rear

Fail 25 Feb 2022 61,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

heat shield insecure rear

Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 56,794 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,481 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,960 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 44,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,678 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat's fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mount bracket just before the back box has broken

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 26,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,227 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2015 13,237 miles

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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MK12 UUO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK12 UUO, 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 MK12 UUO registered?

MK12 UUO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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