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AO12 JRU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,439 mi
Last recorded103,439 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,439 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 103,439 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 97,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 89,979 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,621 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 79,803 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 74,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 68,928 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 8 Feb 2020 68,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 Feb 2019 58,077 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 58,077 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,455 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 50,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres have light cracks between the treads

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,979 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 JRU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JRU, 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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AO12 JRU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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