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TH52 MOO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,465 mi
Last recorded75,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH52 MOO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 75,465 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,064 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 72,064 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,341 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 60,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 56,299 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 56,299 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,380 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,926 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 37,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,435 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,392 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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TH52 MOO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TH52 MOO, 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 TH52 MOO registered?

TH52 MOO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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