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AK12 JOU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,465 mi
Last recorded40,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 40,465 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 35,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 34,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 32,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 31,007 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,376 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,984 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,877 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 JOU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

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

Is AK12 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 JOU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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