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AF12 MTO

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,661 mi
Last recorded130,661 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 130,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on sump

Pass 12 Dec 2024 129,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant flange on side of block leaking slightly

slight oil leak,sump slighty corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,756 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,249 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 128,249 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,300 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 126,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 125,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 1.6-2mm on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 109,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 1.6-2mm on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking between the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking between the tread

Rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,404 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,640 miles

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

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 MTO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTO, 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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AF12 MTO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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