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MK12 AVD

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,048 mi
Last recorded93,048 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 AVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 93,048 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,751 miles

Exhaust mounting defective *REAR SILENCER MOUNT BROKEN* (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside *MIRROR CASING DAMAGED, NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW TO REAR*

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN BALD ON OUTER EDGE (195/55/16 87V)* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective *REAR SILENCER MOUNT BROKEN* (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside *MIRROR CASING DAMAGED, NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW TO REAR*

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN BALD ON OUTER EDGE (195/55/16 87V)* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 66,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,980 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 50,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,829 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2021 42,829 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,983 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 29,423 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,984 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 23,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,088 miles

nearside front tyre is deteriorating

the sidewalls on both the offside front and rear tyres are deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2016 20,088 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre is deteriorating

the inner faces of both front brake discs are in a very poor condition

the sidewalls on both the offside front and rear tyres are deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,830 miles

OSF tyre perished

OSR tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,375 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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MK12 AVD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK12 AVD, 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 MK12 AVD registered?

MK12 AVD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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