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FW12 TMZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,549 mi
Last recorded74,549 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 TMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,549 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 74,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 71,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 62,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,218 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 52,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,117 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,638 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 48,630 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low and worn inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly worn inside edge ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,075 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,924 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,600 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 17,805 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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FW12 TMZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 FW12 TMZ, 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 FW12 TMZ registered?

FW12 TMZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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