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AY12 XHG

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,853 mi
Last recorded128,853 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 128,853 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front moisture in headlamp

Fail 26 Nov 2024 128,853 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front moisture in headlamp

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 114,135 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,659 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 95,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate dim

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 77,202 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,075 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe hanger partially snapped

Fail 24 Nov 2020 61,030 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe hanger partially snapped

Pass 5 Dec 2019 55,622 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 51,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, tread cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tread cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tread cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,902 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,255 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,742 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 23,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AY12 XHG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHG, 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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AY12 XHG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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