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FE12 OMB

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 77,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside [2-3000 MILES] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside [2-3000 MILES] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,267 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,908 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2021 62,898 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2021 62,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,848 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,141 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [2000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyres [2000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

rear nearside tyre wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,952 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,561 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,037 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 OMB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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