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AK12 LFR

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,277 mi
Last recorded93,277 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 93,277 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 93,277 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded through in 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 83,998 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back ox hanger defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and rear trailing arm/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,589 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle ferrules corroded nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 73,458 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x hangers detached from corrosion. Final hanger is badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill below passenger rear door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle ferrules corroded nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,702 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 64,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tread split from side wall. 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,971 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 53,787 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge tracking needed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,315 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 May 2018 48,255 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 May 2017 39,732 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 32,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,594 miles

Front wiper blades are smeary

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear box hanger corroded

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 LFR 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LFR, 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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AK12 LFR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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