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AP61 AEX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,695 mi
Last recorded124,695 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 AEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 118,451 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 118,417 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 112,707 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four front to rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 112,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four front to rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,968 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 106,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 98,449 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r worn inner tread rest 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 98,113 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r worn inner tread rest 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,738 miles

All exhaust system support brackets corroded/broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 92,737 miles

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

All exhaust system support brackets corroded/broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 88,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 88,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal bracket snapped on back box. Exhaust hangers corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 81,955 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal bracket snapped on back box. Exhaust hangers corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 77,663 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread depth 4mm

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded and weak

Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,372 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

bind n/s/f brake

front wiper blades are split

Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,890 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)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,124 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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AP61 AEX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP61 AEX, 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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AP61 AEX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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