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MW12 CXF

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,853 mi
Last recorded83,853 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 CXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 57,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,639 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near side front droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 36,621 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Near side front (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Near side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near side front droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 27,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 22,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 19,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,180 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2016 12,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,243 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 CXF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MW12 CXF, 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 CXF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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