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CR02 MAD

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,317 mi
Last recorded55,317 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR02 MAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 55,317 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 49,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 45,466 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 45,441 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour fixings within letters (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour fixings within letters (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,562 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 35,316 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,428 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 14,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 13,500 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 11,884 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 10,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,463 miles

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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CR02 MAD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CR02 MAD, 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 CR02 MAD registered?

CR02 MAD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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