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AP12 FTF

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,919 mi
Last recorded98,919 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 FTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 98,919 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear exhaust hangers broken

Fail 17 Sep 2025 98,919 miles

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

front and rear exhaust hangers broken

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 95,346 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 95,346 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,639 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively Front and rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside. ()

Fail 13 Sep 2023 90,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively Front and rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside. ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 78,991 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 78,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 71,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,017 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 65,017 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,148 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,681 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,263 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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AP12 FTF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FTF, 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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AP12 FTF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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