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FL12 ZHV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,375 mi
Last recorded115,375 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 ZHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 115,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 107,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 100,181 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 100,181 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,477 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underbody corrosion around rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have small cracks on their outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,253 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,738 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,737 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,854 miles

front and center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,446 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,366 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 ZHV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZHV, 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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FL12 ZHV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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