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DG12 FZX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,792 mi
Last recorded86,792 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,792 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brakes corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bars

Pass 4 Jan 2024 79,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,740 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,153 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,930 miles

Corrosion around edges of both rear brake disc, performance ok.

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195,55,16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,997 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 10,302 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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DG12 FZX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

DG12 FZX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is DG12 FZX safe to buy?

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