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FN12 JDO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,503 mi
Last recorded48,503 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 JDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 48,503 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,880 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 45,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,558 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,390 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 36,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 33,308 miles

exhaust bracket corroded at rear but still adequately supported

Fail 20 Feb 2018 33,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust bracket corroded at rear but still adequately supported

Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,609 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,938 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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FN12 JDO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN12 JDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN12 JDO registered?

FN12 JDO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is FN12 JDO safe to buy?

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