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MA12 ABF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,858 mi
Last recorded45,858 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 ABF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 45,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 41,716 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 37,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2023 33,633 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 33,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 33,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 29,402 miles

both front tyres on limit

both front tyres on limit

Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 25,939 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 24,220 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 19,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 19,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 16,136 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 13,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 9,602 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 6,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 6,419 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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MA12 ABF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA12 ABF, 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 MA12 ABF registered?

MA12 ABF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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