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AF12 MVA

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,887 mi
Last recorded126,887 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 126,887 miles

Front radiator support arms corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 120,966 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 120,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 113,413 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 113,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,786 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

underbody in a dry rusty condition rear

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,975 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 94,943 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 86,437 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 86,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,474 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 67,688 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 67,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,247 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 39,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear hangers broken away (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,233 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,783 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 MVA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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