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AO12 RLX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,759 mi
Last recorded89,759 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 RLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 68,090 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 68,083 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 55,916 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,065 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 41,065 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 39,239 miles

exhaust bracket is corroded of near the rear

Pass 2 Apr 2019 26,377 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 5,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 5,011 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 3,947 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 3,164 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 RLX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

AO12 RLX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AO12 RLX safe to buy?

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