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AJ12 JKZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,763 mi
Last recorded55,763 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 JKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 55,763 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 55,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 50,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 49,507 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 49,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 48,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 47,237 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 45,956 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 44,704 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 43,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,465 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 38,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,528 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 24,047 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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AJ12 JKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ12 JKZ, 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 AJ12 JKZ registered?

AJ12 JKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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