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AO12 ACY

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,588 mi
Last recorded39,588 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ACY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (185/65 r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (185/65 r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 38,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (185/65 r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (185/65 r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 38,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and on outer sidewall (185/65 r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 36,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,351 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 35,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,053 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 34,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 32,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 24,528 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 20,983 miles

Exhaust rear silencer foremost mounting bracket lower welds failed

Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,939 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,185 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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AO12 ACY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO12 ACY, 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 AO12 ACY registered?

AO12 ACY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AO12 ACY safe to buy?

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