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500 DAB

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,626 mi
Last recorded23,626 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 DAB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 23,626 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 18,634 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust mount bracket detached but exhaust not considered insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2023 17,849 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 17,084 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 15,617 miles

front discs corroding

rear discs corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2021 15,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front discs corroding

rear discs corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2020 14,981 miles

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to crack

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 13,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 12,576 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 11,522 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 10,000 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 8,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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500 DAB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 500 DAB, 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 500 DAB registered?

500 DAB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is 500 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 DAB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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