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FRZ 1088

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,518 mi
Last recorded42,518 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 1088
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,518 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil level on minimum

Fail 18 Sep 2025 42,518 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 37,288 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,779 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2022 34,778 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 32,037 miles

Coolant leak from radiator area ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 30,281 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 21,347 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 20,369 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2016 19,372 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 18,341 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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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FRZ 1088 is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FRZ 1088, 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 FRZ 1088 registered?

FRZ 1088 is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is FRZ 1088 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 1088 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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