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AO12 DWD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,921 mi
Last recorded63,921 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,921 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 62,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 59,455 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,205 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,673 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,239 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,714 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 23 May 2019 44,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 38,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 33,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre wear outer edge & perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box band corroded

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear o/s & n/s tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,730 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,306 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 DWD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO12 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

AO12 DWD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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