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AY12 BUJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,202 mi
Last recorded73,202 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 BUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,202 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 73,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 67,136 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,208 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,621 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,986 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 55,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,350 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,875 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 52,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,120 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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AY12 BUJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY12 BUJ, 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 AY12 BUJ registered?

AY12 BUJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AY12 BUJ safe to buy?

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