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AO12 WYS

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 103,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 103,009 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 95,115 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 95,115 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 87,356 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolt missing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 79,586 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,712 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 68,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 60,105 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre , cracking

both front tyres cracking

slight coolant leak from engine

Fail 31 Mar 2020 60,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre , cracking

both front tyres cracking

slight coolant leak from engine

Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,688 miles

all tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 36,946 miles

body damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished 2012

exhaust system deteriorated/ hanger broken

font brake discs heavily worn, lipped and corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 29,219 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 29,219 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

OIL LEAK

front brake disc inner faces heavily lipped/ worn

Pass 26 May 2015 21,362 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 WYS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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