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FD12 PWO

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,653 mi
Last recorded62,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 PWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 62,653 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 62,653 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,522 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust hangers snapped (centre and rear), exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 59,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 54,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 53,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,104 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 51,104 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,249 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 50,249 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 47,756 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,807 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,773 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 42,773 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,960 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 PWO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FD12 PWO, 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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FD12 PWO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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