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CP12 OLB

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,203 mi
Last recorded67,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 67,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,842 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear badly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded in various areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Exhaust mounting defective badly corroded at front of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 59,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,351 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,754 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,102 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 51,801 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,875 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 36,938 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,799 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

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 OLB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CP12 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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