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FX12 XAC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,460 mi
Last recorded77,460 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 XAC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 77,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,351 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH CV BOOT CLIPS BROKEN (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 70,150 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,741 miles

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 47,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,912 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 41,911 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 37,582 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working blown fuse (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 30,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

washer frozen

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,045 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 24,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,235 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,458 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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FX12 XAC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 FX12 XAC, 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 FX12 XAC registered?

FX12 XAC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is FX12 XAC safe to buy?

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