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FL12 XUU

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,107 mi
Last recorded97,107 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,107 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 97,107 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 95,154 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 95,154 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 93,207 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 91,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 80,732 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,938 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 63,348 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner near limts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,500 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,539 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 45,539 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,995 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,974 miles

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

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

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 XUU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 FL12 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

FL12 XUU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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