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RE12 ZBD

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,338 mi
Last recorded110,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 ZBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 110,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,669 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 96,669 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER AND OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,598 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 70,126 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,633 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,412 miles

Exhaust back box fitted incorrectly causing it to hit the heat shield

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 53,412 miles

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

Exhaust back box fitted incorrectly causing it to hit the heat shield

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,325 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 19,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 26 May 2016 13,976 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded/coming adrift

Pass 21 May 2015 10,955 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 ZBD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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