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AP12 HXY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 101,125 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 85,264 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 85,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 81,457 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,369 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 75,364 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,303 miles

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

Exhaust bracket insecure.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,179 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,950 miles

Central Front Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,367 miles

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

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

Top cover & Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 HXY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 AP12 HXY, 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 HXY registered?

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

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