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OY12 ECV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,382 mi
Last recorded116,382 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ECV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 116,382 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 116,382 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear fixing snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,123 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 112,123 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 107,383 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 101,540 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,249 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 87,244 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 71,577 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,914 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 53,914 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,076 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,201 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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OY12 ECV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY12 ECV, 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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OY12 ECV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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