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FD12 LXS

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,784 mi
Last recorded61,784 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 LXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,784 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 57,896 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 53,986 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 51,267 miles

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

Offside Front top mount bearing noisy

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust strap corroded away and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,609 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 48,609 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,119 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,096 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 May 2018 38,607 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,403 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 25,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,064 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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FD12 LXS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

FD12 LXS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is FD12 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 LXS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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