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FP12 VLT

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,883 mi
Last recorded81,883 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,607 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 79,607 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 76,818 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 74,747 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,315 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 67,777 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,711 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,969 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,745 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres showing signs of detieration

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,378 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 50,688 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,688 miles

rear exhaust hanger snapped

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 VLT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FP12 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

FP12 VLT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is FP12 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VLT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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