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AW12 JJJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,141 mi
Last recorded121,141 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW12 JJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 121,141 miles

Clutch slave leaking

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 111,837 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 111,837 miles

Central Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 88,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2022 88,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,680 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate bulb not working

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,263 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front And Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3MM Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,036 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2018 60,036 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,860 miles

Offside Mirror front cover missing

Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,332 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,801 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 35,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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AW12 JJJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AW12 JJJ, 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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AW12 JJJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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