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AU12 XTH

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,065 mi
Last recorded143,065 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 143,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 143,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 133,821 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 122,260 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 58,785 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,857 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 38,855 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 30,581 miles

rear pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,277 miles

Rear bothsides tyres cracking on sidewalls

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

additional daytime running lights have some L.E.D's out on offside

Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,408 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded / broken

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 XTH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AU12 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

AU12 XTH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 XTH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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