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DN12 OMD

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,742 mi
Last recorded146,742 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 OMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 146,742 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 146,742 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 139,157 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 139,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 127,819 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Fail 11 Dec 2023 127,819 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,332 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear inner,, recommend check/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear exhaust bracket deteriorated,, recommend attention (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust emissions passed, reading to low to register on smoke meter

rear exhaust bracket, slightly deteriorated,, recommend check

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,632 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,005 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,867 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn thin on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 84,857 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure welded mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn thin on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,909 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 29,453 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 29,453 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DN12 OMD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN12 OMD, 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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DN12 OMD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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