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OV12 CMF

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,124 mi
Last recorded66,124 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 CMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 66,124 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 66,115 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 59,745 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 59,745 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 53,635 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 53,615 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,028 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,055 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 43,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,888 miles

N/S/R Tyre going out of shape

Pass 28 Oct 2019 36,062 miles

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

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

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

slight perishing to both front lower supension arms bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2018 30,504 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,501 miles

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

both front tyres heavily perished

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 1 Nov 2016 16,256 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 10,000 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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OV12 CMF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV12 CMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV12 CMF?

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What year was OV12 CMF registered?

OV12 CMF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is OV12 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 CMF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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