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FV12 KVE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,175 mi
Last recorded48,175 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 KVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 48,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 45,665 miles

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 29 Feb 2024 43,076 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 43,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 40,302 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 37,658 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 37,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,793 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,923 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 34,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 26,441 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,114 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

exhaust centre support bracket corroded

walls perished/cracked on both rear tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,005 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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FV12 KVE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV12 KVE, 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 FV12 KVE registered?

FV12 KVE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FV12 KVE safe to buy?

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