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FL12 XVF

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,465 mi
Last recorded36,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 36,465 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 35,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 32,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 30,141 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 27,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side Also Tyre slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 25,426 miles

all x4 tyres cracking and slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2021 25,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

all x4 tyres cracking and slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2020 20,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 14,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 13,795 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 11,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 10,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 8,710 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,539 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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FL12 XVF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL12 XVF registered?

FL12 XVF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is FL12 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 XVF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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