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AU12 VTM

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,468 mi
Last recorded150,468 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 150,468 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 102,786 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,143 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 59,098 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 59,098 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 51,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,370 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 33,209 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 26,849 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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AU12 VTM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU12 VTM, 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 AU12 VTM registered?

AU12 VTM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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