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FG12 OSU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

32,634 mi
Last recorded32,634 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 OSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 32,634 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, aged/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 32,634 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, aged/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 31,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55-16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 31,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55-16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 30,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 29,609 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 29,609 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front mirror back missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 28,500 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2022 28,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,525 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 27,525 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,383 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 26,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,052 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 19,711 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,264 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,520 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 16,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OSU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

FG12 OSU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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