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AP12 JJV

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,718 mi
Last recorded67,718 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 JJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 67,718 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,088 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,808 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 57,413 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 57,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,473 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front brackets partially detached from pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily kerbed and perished on outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Dec 2020 51,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front brackets partially detached from pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily kerbed and perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 49,604 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,132 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 47,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,333 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 34,684 miles

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

front brake pads low

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 JJV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJV, 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 JJV registered?

AP12 JJV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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