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AO12 JPJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,522 mi
Last recorded44,522 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 44,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 40,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 37,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 34,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 31,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 29,467 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 28,326 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,857 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 24,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 21,654 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,362 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 9,788 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 JPJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 JPJ, 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 JPJ registered?

AO12 JPJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2012.

Is AO12 JPJ safe to buy?

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