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FG12 DTX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

37,969 mi
Last recorded37,969 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 DTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 37,969 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 37,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 37,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 37,317 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 37,316 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,681 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 36,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 35,790 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 35,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 35,109 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,726 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 33,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,152 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 31,152 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mounts corroded of (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,419 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 28,419 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,903 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 24,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

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

Nearside bonnet release lever missing inside car

Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,414 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 19,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,067 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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FG12 DTX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FG12 DTX, 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 FG12 DTX registered?

FG12 DTX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is FG12 DTX safe to buy?

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