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AO12 RKZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,680 mi
Last recorded52,680 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 RKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,680 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,816 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 49,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 47,459 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,277 miles

n/s mirror tapped on

Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,803 miles

n/s mirror tapped on

Fail 16 Jul 2021 42,802 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

n/s mirror tapped on

Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s mirror tapped on

rear exhaust bracket corroded

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror tapped on!!

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres on limits & badly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,418 miles

all tyres worn and perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,982 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 RKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

AO12 RKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is AO12 RKZ safe to buy?

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