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AK12 CLO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,907 mi
Last recorded38,907 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 38,907 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 35,091 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,822 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 31,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 28,640 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2021 28,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 27,506 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jun 2020 27,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,638 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,147 miles

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,377 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 10,207 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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AK12 CLO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK12 CLO, 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 AK12 CLO registered?

AK12 CLO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 CLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 CLO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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