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FR12 FVK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,442 mi
Last recorded88,442 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,869 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 59,910 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 43,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,667 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 35,667 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)

rear exhaust mount broken

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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FR12 FVK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FR12 FVK, 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 FR12 FVK registered?

FR12 FVK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is FR12 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 FVK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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