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FT12 OCE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,338 mi
Last recorded83,338 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,338 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 83,338 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,887 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 81,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,376 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,988 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 74,835 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 63,097 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 63,097 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 52,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 38,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,963 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 8,730 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,730 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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FT12 OCE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

FT12 OCE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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