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ET12 AKK

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,262 mi
Last recorded51,262 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 AKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 51,262 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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 right at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 51,262 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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 right at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 46,953 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 41,159 miles

rear brakes 'noisy'

Fail 3 Apr 2024 41,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

rear brakes 'noisy'

Pass 15 Apr 2023 35,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,993 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 29,993 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,090 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,222 miles

All four tyres are perished 2012

Pass 15 Aug 2018 25,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 22,116 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,435 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing the screen

Pass 18 Aug 2015 14,291 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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ET12 AKK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET12 AKK, 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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ET12 AKK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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