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AO12 XCC

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 86,537 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 86,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,344 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 4 Jul 2024 79,504 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT!! Outer edge step tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 70,586 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 70,571 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 65,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 55,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 55,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,490 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 49,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,433 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 35,808 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,466 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 XCC 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 75%.

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 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

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

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