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AP12 AXS

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,510 mi
Last recorded30,510 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 30,510 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 28,897 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 26,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 24,442 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,314 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 15,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 13,855 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken

Fail 4 Sep 2018 13,855 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken

Pass 15 Sep 2017 11,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 8,635 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 7,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AP12 AXS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AP12 AXS, 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 AP12 AXS registered?

AP12 AXS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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