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AF12 MRU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,998 mi
Last recorded83,998 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2022 83,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 71,994 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working llb 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam llb477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working llb380 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,814 miles

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,588 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 t cooper both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,623 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 47,578 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,481 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,005 miles

Rear exhaust bracket is broken/ corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket is broken/ corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on iner edges

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still surported

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 MRU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF12 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

AF12 MRU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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