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AU12 XUX

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,568 mi
Last recorded59,568 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 59,568 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system weak

Pass 21 Oct 2024 52,945 miles

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

exhaust system weak

Pass 13 Oct 2023 47,237 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system brackets tender

Pass 8 Nov 2022 43,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,459 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 34,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking around edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 15 Feb 2021 34,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking around edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 4 Feb 2020 29,342 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm and has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm and has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking/perishing around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken but still operational

Pass 25 Jan 2019 23,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

interior bonnet release handle broken

Pass 29 Jan 2018 15,852 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 10,523 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 7,472 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 XUX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XUX, 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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AU12 XUX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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