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AO12 ARZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,588 mi
Last recorded30,588 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ARZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 30,588 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rattle from drive belt area

washers getting weak

Pass 6 Dec 2024 30,300 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,163 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 28 Oct 2022 29,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 29,208 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 29,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 28,046 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 26,531 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 24,349 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 24,343 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 22,566 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged but taped over, no sharp edges at time of test,

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 19,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,787 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 14,085 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 ARZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ARZ, 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 AO12 ARZ registered?

AO12 ARZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AO12 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ARZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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