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RE12 DFN

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,999 mi
Last recorded93,999 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 93,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 93,999 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 82,557 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))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 May 2025 82,557 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 71,564 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 60,199 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 52,418 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs corroded inner face

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 46,597 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear back box 1 of 2 hangers snapped and missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to were on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,900 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,714 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 24,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear sidewall cracked and perished

Undertrays, engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 20,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear sidewall cracked and perished

Undertrays, engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,575 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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RE12 DFN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE12 DFN, 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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RE12 DFN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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