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RA12 UPB

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,514 mi
Last recorded145,514 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 UPB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 145,514 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 145,514 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 134,064 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on the brake pad friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,055 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 117,952 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 117,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,338 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone front bushes de-bonding.

Fail 3 Mar 2022 111,335 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear mountings broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section fractured.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.1mm.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone front bushes de-bonding.

Offside rear and nearside rear dampers weeping slightly.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 103,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brakes are squeaky on the rear

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,944 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket beginning to break away fromt the exhaust but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing persished side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 98,229 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket beginning to break away fromt the exhaust but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing persished side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2019 89,715 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brakes noisy

rear exhaust bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,433 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,645 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust rear section has one bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,125 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,310 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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RA12 UPB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA12 UPB, 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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RA12 UPB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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