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AO12 VKH

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,132 mi
Last recorded151,132 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 151,132 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 140,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2023 115,349 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 93,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,717 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 85,716 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

drive belt in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,371 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 57,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,604 miles

Front and rear brake pads look to maybe getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,911 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 VKH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

AO12 VKH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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