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FR12 HSC

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,014 mi
Last recorded108,014 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 HSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 108,014 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded and thin

Fail 28 Aug 2025 108,014 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded and thin

Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,696 miles

Both Nearside and Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Both Rear exhaust hangers corroded/weak

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 100,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Both Nearside and Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both Nearside and Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Both Rear exhaust hangers corroded/weak

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,420 miles

Front top shock mounts slightly judder when turning

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,709 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 78,671 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounts broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,933 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 67,148 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 61,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 55,801 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 48,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,575 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 42,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 35,375 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 29,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 29,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 HSC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

FR12 HSC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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