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AO12 FLA

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

63,664 mi
Last recorded63,664 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 63,664 miles

all exhaust mounting brackets on exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,266 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 60,266 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGE (185/65 R15 88T) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge-185/65/15 T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 52,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,515 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,914 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 48,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has small deep cuts

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

Offside Rear tyre has small deep cuts

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,063 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,958 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,092 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FLA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 FLA, 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 FLA registered?

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

Is AO12 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 FLA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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