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FD12 VCM

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,621 mi
Last recorded51,621 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 51,621 miles

Front brake discs showing wear

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine smokey

Pass 14 Aug 2025 49,438 miles

Areas of chassis showing corrosion

both front tyres worn low on edges 195/55/16h

both rear tyres worn low & also cracking in tread

engine smokey

front discs slight wear noted

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

o/s/f lower arm rear bush JUST MOT LEGAL WORN & UNBONDING

rear wiper torn

various suspension components inc rear beam axle showing corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2024 45,004 miles

Areas of chassis showing corrosion suspension components inc rear beam axle showing corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Unboding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight smoke from exhaust.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,796 miles

areas of chassis showing corrosion

engine smokey

o/s/f lower arm bush unbonding

suspension components inc rear beam axle showing corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,828 miles

engine smoke noted but not excessive

o/s/f lower arm bush unbonding

rear beam axle showing corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2021 33,181 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 195/55/16h

check tracking when tyres replaced

o/s/f lower arm bush unbonding very slightly

rear beam axle showing corrossion

Pass 27 Aug 2020 29,776 miles

both front tyres showing slight inner edge wear

exhaust support brackets rusty

judder noted on rear brakes,discs very poor on inner faces & rear pads ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL,ADVISE REPLACE ASAP

o/s/f lower arm bush starting to unbond

Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,111 miles

rear discs very poor,showing corrossion on inner faces

Fail 5 Apr 2019 24,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre very poor,low on tread & very heavily perished 195/55/16t

o/s/f tyre ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL,low on tread & perished,with cracks in tread

rear discs very poor,showing corrossion on inner faces

Pass 5 Apr 2018 19,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,444 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 14,444 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 9,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,224 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VCM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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