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FV12 NHM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,608 mi
Last recorded64,608 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 64,608 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 64,608 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 58,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 58,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 52,236 miles

Front radiator support bar holed and corroded

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 52,236 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front radiator support bar holed and corroded

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 45,519 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 45,519 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 39,493 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 34,855 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2019 28,374 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 23,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 18,588 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 18,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,198 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 10,756 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 NHM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FV12 NHM, 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 NHM registered?

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

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