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DF12 FDN

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,204 mi
Last recorded54,204 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 FDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 54,204 miles

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

general corrosion under the car

rear both sills corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 51,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 51,890 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountain snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,242 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 47,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 45,847 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on edges and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 44,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 41,777 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 41,777 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,278 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 27,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front and centre exhaust brackets attached but system still supported

Pass 2 Oct 2017 16,745 miles

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

exhaust .two mountings broken.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 9,454 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 9,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 3,488 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 3,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 3,090 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 FDN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FDN, 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 DF12 FDN registered?

DF12 FDN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is DF12 FDN safe to buy?

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