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AO12 JTY

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 101,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 101,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 85,628 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 85,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 74,539 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ON MOST HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

Rear SIGNS OF EXHAUST MOUNT AT REAR (BUT MAY NOT BE FITTED ON THIS MODEL)

Fail 19 May 2017 74,539 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ON MOST HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

Rear SIGNS OF EXHAUST MOUNT AT REAR (BUT MAY NOT BE FITTED ON THIS MODEL)

Pass 10 May 2016 60,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 46,133 miles

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

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

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 JTY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JTY, 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 JTY registered?

AO12 JTY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is AO12 JTY safe to buy?

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