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AR05 MAM

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,569 mi
Last recorded50,569 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 MAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 50,569 miles

OSF WINDOW INOP,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Fail 5 Dec 2025 50,564 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSF WINDOW INOP,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pass 5 Dec 2024 47,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,110 miles

195/55/16 X 4,,P3

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH OE'S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 41,794 miles

195/55/16 x 4,,,

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,764 miles

195/55/16 x 4.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,887 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 31,235 miles

SERV?..195/55/16 X 4,,NSF TYRE OE..

Pass 23 Nov 2018 24,440 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

osr tyre wall cracking.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 19,392 miles

service due, rear brake noise, tyre side walls cracking, front discs and pads worn

Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,139 miles

front discs appear worn

windscreen obstruction removed for test.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 10,529 miles

rear brake noise, o/s front brake disc deteriorated, n/s rear brake minor bined

Fail 30 Nov 2015 10,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake noise, o/s front brake disc deteriorated, n/s rear brake minor bined

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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AR05 MAM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AR05 MAM, 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 AR05 MAM registered?

AR05 MAM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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