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AV12 MVN

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,701 mi
Last recorded68,701 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 MVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,701 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 68,669 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 63,578 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 63,096 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,650 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,240 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 61,240 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,653 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 60,653 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,352 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,225 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 52,916 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,065 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 44,064 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,546 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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AV12 MVN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV12 MVN, 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 AV12 MVN registered?

AV12 MVN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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