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DG12 CFO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,201 mi
Last recorded119,201 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 CFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 119,201 miles

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

Rear corrosion to rear axle

Fail 5 May 2026 119,009 miles

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

Rear corrosion to rear axle

Pass 16 May 2025 105,630 miles

light corrosion on rear axle

Fail 9 May 2025 105,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

light corrosion on rear axle

Pass 23 May 2024 99,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 99,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 93,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,547 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,508 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,065 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 58,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 48,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 37,992 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 28,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 18,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NS mirror body damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,485 miles

NS mirror body damaged but no sharp edges

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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DG12 CFO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 CFO, 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 DG12 CFO registered?

DG12 CFO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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