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FP12 TYU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,516 mi
Last recorded122,516 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 TYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 122,516 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 122,516 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 114,091 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre slight wear on outer edge and perished

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 114,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre slight wear on outer edge and perished

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

Pass 8 May 2024 110,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer edge wear nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2023 103,361 miles

oil leak from engine?

Fail 9 May 2023 103,361 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine?

Pass 17 May 2022 97,211 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 97,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked, tyre pressure is low.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 89,375 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 83,907 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 77,577 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 70,250 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2018 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2017 61,662 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 61,662 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 50,742 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 38,728 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 May 2015 38,728 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 TYU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FP12 TYU, 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 FP12 TYU registered?

FP12 TYU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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