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AF12 MPZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,431 mi
Last recorded60,431 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 60,431 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,278 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 54,692 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 51,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,777 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 39,338 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

unable to test rear belts as child seats fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear wiper split

Fail 2 Mar 2017 35,906 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 1 x front hanger corroded off 1x rear hanger corroded off (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,362 miles

Left rear tyre tread getting low, 2mm now

Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,804 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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AF12 MPZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol 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 AF12 MPZ, 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 AF12 MPZ registered?

AF12 MPZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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