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AO12 AOY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,412 mi
Last recorded70,412 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 70,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,789 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,346 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,008 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 44,008 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre mounts broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 35,023 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 20,363 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,644 miles

Emissions too clean to register

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 11,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 8,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AOY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AOY, 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 AOY registered?

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

Is AO12 AOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 AOY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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