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CP12 ADO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,840 mi
Last recorded118,840 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 ADO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 118,840 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,690 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 110,116 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 110,114 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 104,512 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2023 104,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,530 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2021 87,658 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,537 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,046 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,253 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

exhaust bracket corroded/broken exhaust currently supported

Fail 27 Mar 2017 46,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

exhaust bracket corroded/broken exhaust currently supported

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 0mm on inside edges, no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

advise front wipers slight smearing

advise middle exhaust bracket broken, exhaust currently secure

advise rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides adjusted (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 0mm on inside edges, no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

advise front wipers slight smearing

advise middle exhaust bracket broken, exhaust currently secure

advise rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CP12 ADO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CP12 ADO, 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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CP12 ADO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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