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FP12 VLJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,847 mi
Last recorded81,847 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 81,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 72,121 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 64,940 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,210 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 55,914 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,807 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 48,859 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 48,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect RENEW BULB (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 40,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 26,813 miles

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

Front exhaust mounts fractured

Pass 10 May 2016 19,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 10,481 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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FP12 VLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

Is FP12 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VLJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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