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AJ12 LFO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,466 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 84,678 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 76,968 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 73,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,730 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 68,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,572 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,521 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,079 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,418 miles

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

exhaust brackets corroded and insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,263 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,491 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2016 49,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,092 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,894 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 LFO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LFO, 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 LFO registered?

AJ12 LFO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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