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AY12 XGJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,982 mi
Last recorded101,982 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 101,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer securing clip failed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 101,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer securing clip failed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 96,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 90,234 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 90,234 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,637 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 84,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,614 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 81,611 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,649 miles

Front both front tyres getting low

Offside Front osf cv boot clip slight leaking past clip

Pass 2 Mar 2019 66,513 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,101 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 58,100 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 49,886 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 49,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 41,238 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 6 Feb 2016 41,238 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 23 Feb 2015 33,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,805 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 XGJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AY12 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

AY12 XGJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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