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AC56 MAG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,514 mi
Last recorded59,514 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC56 MAG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 59,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 59,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,773 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 56,773 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 56,113 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,037 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AC56 MAG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 AC56 MAG, 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 AC56 MAG registered?

AC56 MAG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AC56 MAG safe to buy?

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