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FM12 NRO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,462 mi
Last recorded110,462 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 110,462 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 110,462 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 105,227 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear bumper damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2024 99,394 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 91,821 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Upper stop lamp (non obligatory) defective

Fail 26 May 2023 91,821 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Upper stop lamp (non obligatory) defective

Pass 31 May 2022 82,588 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight nearside steering play

Fail 31 May 2022 82,588 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight nearside steering play

Pass 28 May 2021 74,671 miles

Alternator belt deteriorating

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially inop. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 74,671 miles

Alternator belt deteriorating

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially inop. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,623 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,989 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,680 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,270 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 45,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Differing wear rates- front brakes, nearside-vs-offside

Exhaust over axle pipe, bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2016 38,699 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 22,762 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 NRO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

FM12 NRO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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