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FR12 HTA

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,494 mi
Last recorded70,494 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 HTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 70,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on outer and inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel arch inner insecure where connects to bumper

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on outer and inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 70,480 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on outer side wall, tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on outer and inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel arch inner insecure where connects to bumper

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on outer and inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 66,741 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 66,741 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 61,574 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 61,574 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 57,097 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front AND N/S/R TYRES SCRUBBED ON SIDE WALL

Pass 12 May 2022 52,097 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 47,110 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs,rusted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 41,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,616 miles

All rear seats folded away at time of MOT,not allowing a full inspection of the seat belts

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,151 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,701 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust fixing point broken

Fail 19 Jul 2016 25,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust fixing point broken

Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,585 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 HTA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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