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DU12 OSM

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,131 mi
Last recorded161,131 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 OSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 161,131 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 160,010 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 156,166 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 147,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 140,939 miles

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

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 9 Apr 2021 133,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 132,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 128,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,884 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 114,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,472 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,906 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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DU12 OSM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU12 OSM, 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 DU12 OSM registered?

DU12 OSM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is DU12 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 OSM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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