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RV12 UOA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,911 mi
Last recorded76,911 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 76,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,578 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 52,628 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,050 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 47,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,740 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 44,705 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 39,499 miles

Front Exhaust mount only attached one side but exhaust still Adequately supported

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken but exhaust still Adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 39,499 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust mount only attached one side but exhaust still Adequately supported

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken but exhaust still Adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 34,315 miles

Central Rear centre rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but adequately supported

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 34,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Rear centre rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but adequately supported

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 29,374 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,207 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 17,466 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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RV12 UOA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RV12 UOA, 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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RV12 UOA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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