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FR12 FWM

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,566 mi
Last recorded39,566 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,566 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 39,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner edge worn with cords and ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,764 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 34,760 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,593 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 30,589 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust bracket detached

Pass 13 Jul 2017 26,385 miles

rear exhaust clamp snapped however still secure

Fail 13 Jul 2017 26,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inside edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust clamp snapped however still secure

Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,748 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,181 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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FR12 FWM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FR12 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

FR12 FWM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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