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FH12 FOJ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,012 mi
Last recorded68,012 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 FOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,012 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 68,002 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front + center +rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front shocker top mountings worn

Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,832 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 60,487 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 60,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,773 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 54,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 48,443 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 48,443 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 44,944 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 44,944 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2020 40,690 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 40,690 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 37,844 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable

Fail 14 May 2019 37,842 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable

Pass 15 May 2018 33,844 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking tyre side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking side wall/slow puncture

Pass 18 May 2017 29,921 miles

Nearside Rear 185/65/15 Tyre cracking

Offside Rear 185/65/15 Tyre cracking

Fail 18 May 2017 29,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear 185/65/15 Tyre cracking

Offside Rear 185/65/15 Tyre cracking

Pass 10 May 2016 26,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 26,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2015 23,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 23,763 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 FOJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

FH12 FOJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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