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AO12 JRZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,930 mi
Last recorded65,930 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 65,930 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 65,926 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2025 63,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 60,424 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 60,180 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 55,739 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 55,737 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 52,340 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 52,339 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exh touching chassis

Pass 27 May 2021 48,270 miles

Exhaust mounting defective damaged/bent (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 48,269 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective damaged/bent (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,303 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive RADIATOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,020 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 36,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,591 miles

center exhaust mount corroded apart

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 JRZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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