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CE12 FHS

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,542 mi
Last recorded84,542 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 84,542 miles

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

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

O/s /r fog light lens damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,689 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 68,164 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 51,518 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 51,434 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both sides rear (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 40,879 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 40,868 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 38,697 miles

Front engine cover fitted

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 32,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 27,422 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,558 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,026 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 12,026 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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CE12 FHS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE12 FHS, 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 CE12 FHS registered?

CE12 FHS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CE12 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 FHS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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