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AO12 ZRZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,718 mi
Last recorded64,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 64,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,815 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2023 61,615 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 60,387 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 60,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 59,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,601 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,130 miles

Front both front indicators loosing colour

Fail 26 Jun 2020 53,130 miles

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

Front both front indicators loosing colour

Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,279 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,261 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 ZRZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 ZRZ registered?

AO12 ZRZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZRZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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