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MA12 ABO

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,900 mi
Last recorded102,900 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 ABO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 102,900 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 102,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,953 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 92,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,542 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 64,542 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,791 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,157 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Knock offside front nothing obviously worn

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,825 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,781 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,739 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and have small cuts in tread area

front bumper slightly insecure

slight damage to o/s/ outer sill

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,224 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

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

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

Rear brakes noisy on application. N/S/F bumper slightly insecure.

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 ABO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ABO, 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 ABO registered?

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

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