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MA12 OPT

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,106 mi
Last recorded46,106 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 46,106 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 46,106 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 46,082 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 46,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 41,366 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 41,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 40,257 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 38,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush judders when turning (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKING - PERISHED ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush judders when turning (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING - PERISHED ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 38,965 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush judders when turning (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKING - PERISHED ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush judders when turning (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING - PERISHED ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 37,463 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 37,463 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 32,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,715 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 23,580 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 OPT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

MA12 OPT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for MA12 OPT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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