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DL12 FEG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,429 mi
Last recorded161,429 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 FEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 161,429 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 150,301 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 150,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 131,393 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Non obligatory (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 107,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to 3.0mm

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 107,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to 3.0mm

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 89,534 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front down pipe metal mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Door mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre edges wearing close to its inner structure

Fail 2 Apr 2020 89,534 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front down pipe metal mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Door mirror casing damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre edges wearing close to its inner structure

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,779 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s ....this is a visual check only.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 68,580 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer pipe bracket corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s ....this is a visual check only.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,125 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,168 miles

Front Inner n/s and o/s brake pads wearing low visual check only

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,359 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 9,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,311 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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DL12 FEG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DL12 FEG, 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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DL12 FEG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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