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FD12 VCJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,844 mi
Last recorded48,844 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 48,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2025 48,766 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 46,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,176 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 39,174 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2022 37,316 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,310 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 34,269 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 32,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,726 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 26,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,486 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 10,008 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 7,313 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 VCJ 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 80%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

FD12 VCJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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