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FR12 FVT

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,314 mi
Last recorded106,314 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 106,314 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 101,951 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 93,129 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 79,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,254 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,794 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 43,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust is still adequately supported

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 FVT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

FR12 FVT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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