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FH12 XPZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,906 mi
Last recorded63,906 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 XPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 63,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 63,898 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 59,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Worn Out Of Shape* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 53,437 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 53,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 47,130 miles

n/s/f tyre badly cracking

o/s/f tyre worn close to the limit on inside edge

Fail 16 May 2023 47,130 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/f tyre badly cracking

o/s/f tyre worn close to the limit on inside edge

Pass 20 May 2022 41,902 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

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

Fail 20 May 2022 41,901 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

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

Pass 25 May 2021 37,329 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 37,329 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 35,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both discs) (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,697 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 XPZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

FH12 XPZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is FH12 XPZ safe to buy?

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