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AK12 ZNU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,973 mi
Last recorded41,973 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 41,973 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 34,641 miles

Central Front chip in windscreen but not effecting drivers view

Pass 7 Jul 2022 31,251 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 28,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 25,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 22,923 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 13,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

one of two rear exhaust mounts deteriorating but system still supported at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZNU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

AK12 ZNU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is AK12 ZNU safe to buy?

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