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CE12 FKW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,648 mi
Last recorded66,648 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 66,648 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 61,222 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 61,222 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,156 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,782 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 35,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 27,219 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 12 Nov 2018 27,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 13 Nov 2017 21,729 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 15 Nov 2016 14,925 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 8,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 6,483 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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CE12 FKW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

CE12 FKW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is CE12 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 FKW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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