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MA12 ACV

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,891 mi
Last recorded61,891 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 61,891 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,114 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 59,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,234 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 56,234 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,969 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 47,494 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting just ahead rear silencer is corroded and weakened. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 47,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65x15 cut along tread and on 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65x15 perishing along tread - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 wearing low - 2mm - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting just ahead rear silencer is corroded and weakened. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,895 miles

wont emit smoke

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,321 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,117 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 ACV 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 78.6%.

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 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 MA12 ACV, 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 ACV registered?

MA12 ACV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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