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RIB 3578

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,431 mi
Last recorded50,431 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 3578
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 50,431 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 50,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 49,545 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 48,467 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,431 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 46,600 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2018 44,205 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wear on edge

Offside Front tyre wear on edge

Fail 14 Nov 2018 44,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wear on edge

Offside Front tyre wear on edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 43,082 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,904 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,831 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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RIB 3578 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 85.7%.

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 RIB 3578, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIB 3578?

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What year was RIB 3578 registered?

RIB 3578 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is RIB 3578 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 3578 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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