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ST12 AHV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,827 mi
Last recorded41,827 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 AHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 41,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 41,205 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 46,550 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 39,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,719 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 38,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 37,748 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,060 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 35,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 35,990 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 25 Jan 2018 35,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 33,976 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 33,975 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,244 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,436 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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ST12 AHV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 ST12 AHV, 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

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What year was ST12 AHV registered?

ST12 AHV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is ST12 AHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 AHV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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