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MT12 RVC

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,838 mi
Last recorded53,838 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 RVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 53,838 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,142 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer with no visible tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 52,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 52,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 50,793 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,374 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2021 49,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,813 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,074 miles

Front wipers smeary

Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,020 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall heavily cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,149 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,968 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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MT12 RVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MT12 RVC, 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 MT12 RVC registered?

MT12 RVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for MT12 RVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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