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AO12 JUF

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,140 mi
Last recorded91,140 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,140 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front antiroll bar has moved but no excess wear in bushes

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 91,137 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front antiroll bar has moved but no excess wear in bushes

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,384 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 84,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 74,934 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 74,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,866 miles

Central Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 69,866 miles

Central Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 67,887 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 65,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust hanger corroded on rear box

Pass 5 May 2020 63,731 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 63,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,744 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,747 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 49,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,685 miles

front brake discs + pads wearing

nsr tyre tread has stonecuts to tread

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,927 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JUF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

AO12 JUF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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