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FV12 NHL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,849 mi
Last recorded57,849 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 NHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,849 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 54,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 50,510 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 47,689 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 47,689 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,795 miles

o/s/f outer cv gaitor cable tie is loose

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,742 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,310 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 38,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,845 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 31,988 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 24,446 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,993 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 NHL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NHL, 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 NHL registered?

FV12 NHL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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