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V4 EBG

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,924 mi
Last recorded43,924 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 EBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 43,924 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 43,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 38,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 31,282 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 31,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 30,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 30,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 30,214 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,371 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,269 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 17,394 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped exhaust secure

Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,601 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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V4 EBG 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 V4 EBG, 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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What year was V4 EBG registered?

V4 EBG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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