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AY12 XGL

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,904 mi
Last recorded85,904 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,904 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,325 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 68,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,256 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 63,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 45,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,888 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 20,586 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,111 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,235 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 15,169 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut on inner wall

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 XGL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

AY12 XGL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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