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FT12 TYS

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,239 mi
Last recorded53,239 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 TYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 53,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,595 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 33,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,771 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 29,450 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 26,502 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 23,487 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Nov 2017 23,487 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 20,817 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 12,980 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 TYS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FT12 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

FT12 TYS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FT12 TYS safe to buy?

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