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FD12 EGU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,081 mi
Last recorded90,081 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 EGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 90,081 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,781 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,788 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,606 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,304 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,839 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2019 52,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2018 46,155 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2017 39,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 87 t Michelin energy 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2016 32,060 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2015 25,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FD12 EGU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FD12 EGU, 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 FD12 EGU registered?

FD12 EGU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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