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CY12 FXZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,718 mi
Last recorded55,718 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 FXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 55,718 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 54,322 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 54,322 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 52,518 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 52,518 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 50,523 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 49,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 49,592 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 47,337 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 45,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,799 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 39,797 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,837 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,184 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 26,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 21,004 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 15,048 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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CY12 FXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CY12 FXZ, 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 CY12 FXZ registered?

CY12 FXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is CY12 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 FXZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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