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AP12 EHX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,369 mi
Last recorded65,369 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,369 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 65,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides are low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear axle brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 63,007 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 62,999 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,564 miles

Brake hose ferrules covered in grease.

Fail 18 Apr 2024 59,564 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner surface had deteriorated/ chips have fallen away (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle flexible brake hose ferrules corroded nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 56,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 48,465 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 48,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,764 miles

nearside sill panel slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2019 35,753 miles

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

nearside sill panel slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2018 32,186 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket weld broken

nearside sill panel damaged

wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,750 miles

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

all four tyres perishing cracking badly in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,465 miles

Exhaust rear section mounting cracked.

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 EHX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP12 EHX, 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 EHX registered?

AP12 EHX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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