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CP12 OLC

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,681 mi
Last recorded188,681 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 OLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 188,681 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 177,892 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scatches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 177,703 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scatches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 165,460 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 156,581 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches/marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 156,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches/marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 148,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked/scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 142,570 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked/scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 118,054 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,880 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 92,880 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s & n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 65,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,872 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wipers poor but still cleaning screen

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 OLC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OLC, 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 CP12 OLC registered?

CP12 OLC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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