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FL12 UAP

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,120 mi
Last recorded109,120 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 UAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 109,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 106,582 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 106,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,959 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2024 102,959 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front heat shield insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2023 93,168 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 93,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 77,159 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,128 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 69,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 40,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,085 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 26,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions to clean to register

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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FL12 UAP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 FL12 UAP, 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 FL12 UAP registered?

FL12 UAP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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