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AO12 WYR

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,353 mi
Last recorded118,353 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 118,353 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger rusted away

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2024 112,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 105,337 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,280 miles

Front exhaust stay rusted away

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,559 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 88,559 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNT CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,799 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Broken above axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 72,868 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2018 61,821 miles

Nearside No.plate lamp lense missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 61,821 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside No.plate lamp lense missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,658 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,746 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 16,428 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 16,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,518 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 WYR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WYR, 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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AO12 WYR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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