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AK12 DMU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,166 mi
Last recorded101,166 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,166 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 101,057 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2024 96,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 92,017 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 91,863 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 84,892 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 76,969 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 62,499 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,333 miles

Middle Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exaust Still Secure

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 DMU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 DMU registered?

AK12 DMU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AK12 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 DMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK12 DMU have outstanding finance?

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