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AO12 RMU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,867 mi
Last recorded29,867 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 RMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 29,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 29,289 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs rusty on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2023 28,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface rusty both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 27,622 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts rusty on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounts weak

Pass 15 Oct 2021 26,615 miles

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

exhaust front and rear mounts corroded and weak

Pass 27 Oct 2020 25,905 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 24,728 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 21,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 18,648 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 16,243 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 12,764 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 RMU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

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

Is AO12 RMU safe to buy?

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