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FT12 OBW

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,507 mi
Last recorded35,507 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 OBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 35,507 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 35,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2025 34,024 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2023 30,943 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 30,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 28,492 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 28,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 27,108 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 27,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nail in tyre tread

Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,062 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 23,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 21,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,832 miles

nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 13,392 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 13,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FT12 OBW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 FT12 OBW, 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 FT12 OBW registered?

FT12 OBW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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