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FM12 JXO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,959 mi
Last recorded50,959 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 JXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 50,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 47,739 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 44,694 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 42,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 42,376 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 39,962 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 36,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 33,875 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,463 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 29,463 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,217 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Oil leak sump area

Pass 8 Apr 2017 20,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing the inner part of the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,431 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 JXO 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 78.6%.

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 FM12 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

FM12 JXO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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