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AF12 MTJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,405 mi
Last recorded46,405 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 46,405 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger strap on back box broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,519 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe broken

Exhaust mounting defective Both front hangers just after subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,640 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 38,640 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,607 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 34,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,979 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 29,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,654 miles

centre exhaust braket broken

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,011 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 MTJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

AF12 MTJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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