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FL12 XYS

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,931 mi
Last recorded93,931 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,931 miles

Nearside Front exhaust mount missing, exhaust remains secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 93,930 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front exhaust mount missing, exhaust remains secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,244 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,547 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 76,546 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 69,801 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,073 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 63,052 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,778 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,932 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 of (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,157 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,982 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 XYS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

FL12 XYS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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