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FE12 MKN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,977 mi
Last recorded61,977 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 MKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,977 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 61,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 59,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 54,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 51,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking On Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking On Edge Of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 41,151 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,888 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 32,470 miles

Condition of both rear tyre outer sidewalls , weather cracks

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.36 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.05 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 27,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mounting snapped on one side exhaust still supported

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,700 miles

3 of 4 exhaust mounts broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Jan 2016 13,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,781 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 10,118 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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FE12 MKN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FE12 MKN, 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 FE12 MKN registered?

FE12 MKN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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