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LY12 AAO

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,856 mi
Last recorded49,856 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 AAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 49,856 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 43,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 37,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 37,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 32,549 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 31,782 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 31,114 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 31,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 30,596 miles

back box bracket broken

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 28,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 25,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 23,648 miles

rear discs corroding

Pass 18 May 2016 19,601 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,677 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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LY12 AAO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 LY12 AAO, 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 LY12 AAO registered?

LY12 AAO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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