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RP12 AAA

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,572 mi
Last recorded80,572 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP12 AAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 80,572 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 75,697 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 75,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 67,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 54,648 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,912 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,823 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,354 miles

rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 6 Apr 2018 30,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear bracket bottom weld adrift

rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 20,078 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 14,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,591 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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RP12 AAA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RP12 AAA, 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 RP12 AAA registered?

RP12 AAA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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