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CA12 FSE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,484 mi
Last recorded93,484 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 FSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,484 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,785 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 85,780 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 81,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 81,308 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 77,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Fail 22 Jul 2021 77,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant low

Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,098 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 75,097 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,261 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,408 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 60,408 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,694 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 52,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 44,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,392 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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CA12 FSE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CA12 FSE, 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 CA12 FSE registered?

CA12 FSE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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