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MW12 CTF

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,242 mi
Last recorded54,242 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 CTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 54,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to show White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to show White (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 53,375 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 53,375 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 47,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 42,063 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 42,063 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 36,368 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detatched /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 30,843 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 30,843 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad to disc surface area significantly reduced due to rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad to disc surface area significanty reduced due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,791 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective partially detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc to pad surface area reduced due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc to pad surface area reduced due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 19,601 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad to disc surface area reduced due to rust

Offside Rear brake pad to disc surface area reduced due to rust

Fail 11 Jan 2019 19,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake pad to disc surface area reduced due to rust

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall /tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pad to disc surface area reduced due to rust

Pass 6 Jan 2018 15,533 miles

ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS HAVE DETERIORATION

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 11,871 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall showing deterioration

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall showing deteriration

Offside Front tyre sidewall showing deterioration

Offside Rear light cluster lens showing damage ( white light to side)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall showing deterioration

Rear brake discs showing corrosion

coolant level low

Fail 7 Jan 2017 11,871 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall showing deterioration

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall showing deteriration

Offside Front tyre sidewall showing deterioration

Offside Rear light cluster lens showing damage ( white light to side)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall showing deterioration

Rear brake discs showing corrosion

coolant level low

Pass 22 Jul 2015 7,597 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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MW12 CTF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MW12 CTF, 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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MW12 CTF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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