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A22 TDC

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,585 mi
Last recorded75,585 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 TDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 75,585 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,429 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 75,429 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre low pressure ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 73,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,167 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 55,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 55,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 48,877 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 48,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear + sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,570 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,748 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,054 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 18,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 11,296 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 11,296 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A22 TDC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 A22 TDC, 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

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What year was A22 TDC registered?

A22 TDC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is A22 TDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 TDC 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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