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DF12 FDD

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,611 mi
Last recorded95,611 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 FDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2025 95,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front discs worn

Pass 13 Jun 2024 87,587 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 87,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,652 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded on back side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 79,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded on back side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,258 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 71,258 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 62,544 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 62,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,286 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 54,286 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid and rear hangers detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,418 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished on outer side wall 195/55/r16

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

exhaust clamp middle section and rear section corroded off

Fail 22 Jul 2019 50,418 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished on outer side wall 195/55/r16

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

exhaust clamp middle section and rear section corroded off

Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,642 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 43,642 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,860 miles

both front discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,446 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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DF12 FDD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DF12 FDD, 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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DF12 FDD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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