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AO12 OBV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,522 mi
Last recorded67,522 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,698 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 59,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 57,009 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 54,680 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 51,463 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 49,077 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level was below 'min' mark - added 0.25ltrs

Fail 15 Jun 2020 49,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level was below 'min' mark - added 0.25ltrs

Pass 14 May 2019 44,220 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 44,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 39,251 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken - still supported

Pass 17 May 2017 33,558 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken - still adequately supported

Fail 17 May 2017 33,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust hanger broken - still adequately supported

Pass 18 May 2016 27,037 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges of treads

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,318 miles

Inner rear exhaust mounting broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OBV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

AO12 OBV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AO12 OBV safe to buy?

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