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AO12 WXW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 108,338 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 102,526 miles

front brake pads wearing low-front brake discs corroded/pitted-wishbone bushes perished slightly-

Fail 29 Apr 2024 102,117 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure advise boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 86,346 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer front hanger corroded from system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 86,344 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Incorrectly positioned (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Fouling inner arch (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Fouling brake caliper on full lock (pushing caliper back resulting in no brake pedal (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer front hanger corroded from system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 72,942 miles

both rear tyres are cracked/perished

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Apr 2021 62,043 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 62,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 59,466 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,127 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,809 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 WXW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

AO12 WXW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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