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MK12 AWU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,554 mi
Last recorded85,554 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 AWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,554 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 85,533 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,852 miles

exhaust mounting points slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 83,802 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 83,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,983 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 80,983 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,241 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 76,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,367 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,742 miles

slight wear on inside tread of both front tyres.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,711 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,690 miles

2x exhaust hangers snapped but exhaust still secure

n/s/r tyre outer wall slight perishing

o/s/f inner edge of tyre wearing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust support bracket snapped on weld.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 37,856 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust support bracket snapped on weld.

rear pads worn to 3mm on inboard pad.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut o/s/f tyre tread

slight brake bind when n/s/r wheel spun by hand

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 AWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AWU, 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 AWU registered?

MK12 AWU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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