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FM12 JWO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,192 mi
Last recorded57,192 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 JWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 57,192 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 57,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 51,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 51,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 46,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 42,053 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 42,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 38,365 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 38,365 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,231 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 33,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 29,507 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 29,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 25,442 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 25,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,747 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 22,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket detached from pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,864 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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FM12 JWO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM12 JWO, 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 FM12 JWO registered?

FM12 JWO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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