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2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,603 mi
Last recorded55,603 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 MPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 55,603 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 55,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 52,357 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 52,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,529 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 50,414 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 47,207 miles
Pass 7 May 2020
Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,020 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 39,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,917 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked all over

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

X2 exhaust brackets broken

Fail 28 Feb 2018 34,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are cracked all over

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

X2 exhaust brackets broken

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,927 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

front and rear exhaust mountings broken but exhuast still supported

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,069 miles

advise exhaust front pipe bracket broken

advise nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

advise only to both front lower arm front bushes just starting to unbond

advise only to both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle passed the emissions, no print out given due to low emissions

Fail 20 Feb 2015 22,112 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle passed the emissions, no print out given due to low emissions

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 MPV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MPV, 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 MPV registered?

FE12 MPV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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