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FH12 DXS

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,840 mi
Last recorded63,840 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 DXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 63,840 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 63,840 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 63,840 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 58,978 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,408 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 49,408 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,104 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 43,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,572 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres - down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 42,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres - down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,886 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracking on outer walls of tyres to tread area.

Pass 12 Jan 2019 33,394 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 28,246 miles

tyres showing light cracks on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,524 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 20,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 11,417 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 11,417 miles

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear buckle lock dropped

Pass 4 Jun 2015 5,563 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 DXS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol 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 FH12 DXS, 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 DXS registered?

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

Is FH12 DXS safe to buy?

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