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CE12 FJY

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,717 mi
Last recorded62,717 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 62,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 58,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 48,861 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 45,517 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 42,296 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,850 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 34,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 29,861 miles

front brake bind?

Pass 31 Jan 2017 23,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 17,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FJY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE12 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

CE12 FJY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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