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AO12 GYT

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,028 mi
Last recorded55,028 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 55,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 51,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,166 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,356 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,985 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing & Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,812 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 30,696 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 30,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear brake discs braking surface heavily corroded, only just meet requirements

Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,381 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,073 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,790 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 GYT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

AO12 GYT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AO12 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 GYT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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