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3492 AW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,878 mi
Last recorded32,878 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3492 AW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 32,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 27,251 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Metal bracket coming away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 24,038 miles

car been standing for a long while slight surface rust

Fail 8 Jul 2024 24,038 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

car been standing for a long while slight surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded and slightly loose(needs welding) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,315 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 21,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 21,227 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 21,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,345 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,501 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 18,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 17,655 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 17,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 12,694 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 8,700 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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3492 AW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3492 AW, 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 3492 AW registered?

3492 AW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is 3492 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3492 AW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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