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AO12 ZSD

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,111 mi
Last recorded130,111 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 130,111 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 130,025 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,771 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 106,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,457 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,532 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken temp repair has been carried out (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,889 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 50,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,056 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,762 miles

big stonechip in windscreen, not in line of vision.

exhaust back box front mounting broken off

Fail 16 Jul 2015 24,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear wheels are different diameters.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear wheels are different diameters.

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 ZSD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

AO12 ZSD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is AO12 ZSD safe to buy?

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