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FH12 DXL

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,167 mi
Last recorded37,167 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 DXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 37,167 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 33,083 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 28,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

little oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2021 24,505 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 21,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 15,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 15,347 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 15,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 14,006 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 20 May 2017 12,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 10,766 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 20 May 2015 9,224 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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FH12 DXL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FH12 DXL, 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 FH12 DXL registered?

FH12 DXL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is FH12 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 DXL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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