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FH12 RKA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,449 mi
Last recorded111,449 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 RKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,449 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 111,445 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 171,178 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 171,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 103,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracking along tread lines cracking around inner and outer edges, cracking around inner and outer tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from welded exhaust hanger rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 103,027 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracking along tread lines cracking around inner and outer edges, cracking around inner and outer tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from welded exhaust hanger rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount creaking

Fail 21 Mar 2023 89,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount creaking

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 79,126 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 79,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,269 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Mar 2021 72,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,420 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 57,614 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 57,614 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 34,026 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,568 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 30,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported SECOND BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,446 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,683 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 RKA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

FH12 RKA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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