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DL12 FFA

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,695 mi
Last recorded71,695 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 FFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 71,695 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 66,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 66,810 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,882 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 61,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 55,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,556 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,515 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,066 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,240 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 32,240 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FFA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DL12 FFA, 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 FFA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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