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FN12 JDZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,091 mi
Last recorded40,091 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 JDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 40,091 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 38,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 37,946 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,756 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 36,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 16,521 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs worn on inner edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Noise from drivebelt area, poss tensioner/idler.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer edge. 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 14,815 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 13,392 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 6 Feb 2017 11,600 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 11,600 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,749 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN12 JDZ, 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 FN12 JDZ registered?

FN12 JDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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