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MV12 OMH

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,533 mi
Last recorded85,533 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 OMH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 85,533 miles

alternator belt perished

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 84,315 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mount snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount missing and incorrectly attempted to make secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 80,495 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 78,198 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 78,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 75,507 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 75,501 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 68,514 miles

exhaust hangers corroded... rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2020 65,644 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 65,644 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,748 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,716 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 52,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 50,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,800 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 39,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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MV12 OMH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MV12 OMH, 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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MV12 OMH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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