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TC08 ART

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,137 mi
Last recorded103,137 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC08 ART
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 103,137 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 103,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front bar / radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 86,665 miles

Nearside Front bottom support bar for arch trim corroded

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

rear exhaust bracket loose

rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2023 57,238 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 45,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting down and is heavily cracked up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads scrubbing off on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,766 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 9 Aug 2019 38,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,599 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 32,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 24,368 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 24,368 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,276 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 11,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

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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TC08 ART is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TC08 ART, 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 TC08 ART registered?

TC08 ART is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is TC08 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for TC08 ART shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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