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FH12 FOF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,911 mi
Last recorded86,911 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 FOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 86,911 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 86,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,119 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 19 Jul 2024 78,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,866 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,051 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 65,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure all brackets snap off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,308 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,231 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 56,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 51,054 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,722 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,420 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 36,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,314 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 FOF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

FH12 FOF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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