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AO12 WYP

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,732 mi
Last recorded29,732 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 29,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 28,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 26,773 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 23,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 19,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 16,362 miles

FIRST EXHAUST BRACKET FRACTURED

Pass 18 Feb 2020 15,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 14,242 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 11,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 8,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 6,352 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 6,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 4,885 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 WYP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

AO12 WYP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is AO12 WYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 WYP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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