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FE12 MOF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,713 mi
Last recorded121,713 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 MOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 121,713 miles

Nearside Front coil spring seems to be upside down.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded.

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2025 121,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer silll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring seems to be upside down.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded.

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2024 116,669 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 116,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear heat shield loose.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,337 miles

exhaust heat shield all damaged and loose.

Fail 22 Feb 2023 110,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield all damaged and loose.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 164,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light lens damage

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake is sticking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shied loose

Pass 5 Feb 2021 94,345 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper blade split.

Fail 2 Feb 2021 94,324 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper blade split.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 87,436 miles

2 of 3 exhaust hangers corroded off

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

unable to obtain reading on smoke emissions test engine smoke test passed

Fail 5 Feb 2020 87,436 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

2 of 3 exhaust hangers corroded off

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

unable to obtain reading on smoke emissions test engine smoke test passed

Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slighly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 74,777 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust hangers corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slighly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,067 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre low pressure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust hanger corroded off

undertrays

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,643 miles

front brake discs poor condition

front number plate poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper blade split

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 50,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding and offside (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs poor condition

front number plate poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper blade split

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 39,546 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mountings broken but system is still adequately supported

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 MOF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FE12 MOF, 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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FE12 MOF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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