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CP12 OLH

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,548 mi
Last recorded65,548 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 OLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 65,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,564 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 52,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 51,730 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 51,725 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,780 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 50,780 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 46,051 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 46,044 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 37,778 miles

Offside Front top mount stiff in operation

Fail 9 Aug 2018 37,778 miles

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

Offside Front top mount stiff in operation

Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,865 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,863 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,471 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OLH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CP12 OLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP12 OLH registered?

CP12 OLH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is CP12 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 OLH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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