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FG12 DVX

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,655 mi
Last recorded90,655 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 DVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 90,655 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 90,655 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 87,941 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 87,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 85,974 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 85,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 82,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,504 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 77,504 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,657 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,348 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,146 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 71,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,384 miles

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

all tyres approx 3mm on edges

rear exhaust bracket/hanger corroaded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,883 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,775 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 DVX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DVX, 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 DVX registered?

FG12 DVX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FG12 DVX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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