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RA12 TJU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,058 mi
Last recorded88,058 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 TJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 88,058 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,751 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,945 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,633 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Nov 2018 43,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 43,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 34,481 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,206 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,311 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,192 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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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RA12 TJU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 RA12 TJU, 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 RA12 TJU registered?

RA12 TJU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is RA12 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA12 TJU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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