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FM12 NRV

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 NRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 121,520 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,122 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 101,132 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 95,209 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,927 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,806 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 67,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box has 1 metal hanger not attached but exhaust is still supported

Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,785 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)

emissions not detected

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,572 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 NRV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

FM12 NRV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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