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AJ12 NDU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,933 mi
Last recorded143,933 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 143,933 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 127,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing off inner edge's 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 127,132 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear box hanger's are broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective driver seat (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing off inner edge's 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 113,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 97,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 81,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 47,820 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,940 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 36,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 26 May 2017 26,641 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 26,641 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 21,967 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,098 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

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 NDU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AJ12 NDU, 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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AJ12 NDU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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