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AP12 JJZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,624 mi
Last recorded66,624 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 JJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 66,624 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 64,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 64,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,631 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,087 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,381 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 39,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,862 miles

front exhaust mount corroded off

Fail 6 Jul 2015 25,093 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre mount broken off exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,093 miles

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre mount broken off exhaust

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 JJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 JJZ, 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 JJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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