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OE12 UVK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,766 mi
Last recorded71,766 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 UVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,766 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 71,766 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 66,341 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 66,341 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,215 miles

Exhaust insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 58,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing cannot be checked due to brake binding

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 49,716 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 41,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 23,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,973 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 17,939 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 11,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has two gauges in the sidewall neither are showing through to the cords

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 11,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2015 11,341 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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OE12 UVK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc 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 OE12 UVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE12 UVK?

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What year was OE12 UVK registered?

OE12 UVK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is OE12 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 UVK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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