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AO12 SOC

2012 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,366 mi
Last recorded46,366 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 46,366 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 46,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2024 44,339 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 41,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both door mirrors slightly damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2023 41,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both door mirrors slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,224 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,538 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 34,537 miles

Exhaust system insecure All mounting brackets broken off system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 28,733 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,867 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,402 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 9,802 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 SOC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

AO12 SOC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is AO12 SOC safe to buy?

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