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AD12 ELU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,291 mi
Last recorded57,291 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 57,291 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 57,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing Shaft broken (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 56,377 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,689 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,332 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,166 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 49,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,678 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,262 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount partly snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,048 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,659 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre but not down to cords

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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AD12 ELU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 AD12 ELU, 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 AD12 ELU registered?

AD12 ELU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is AD12 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 ELU 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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