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FR12 PBF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,703 mi
Last recorded51,703 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 PBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 51,703 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 51,701 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missin (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 37,014 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 37,014 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 31,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 31,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 29,288 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 29,288 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 27,066 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 24,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,338 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,089 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped/wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs in poor condition/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,531 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 26 Jul 2017 13,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 9,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 6,230 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 6,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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 PBF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

FR12 PBF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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