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FP12 LXF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,483 mi
Last recorded72,483 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 LXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 72,483 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 70,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 70,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,166 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 67,165 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Front and Rear brakes Both excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear discs pitted/scored/grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,716 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,351 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 23,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FP12 LXF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FP12 LXF, 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 FP12 LXF registered?

FP12 LXF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is FP12 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 LXF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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