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FY12 EVK

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,828 mi
Last recorded117,828 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 EVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 117,828 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 117,828 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 112,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension mounts corroded not considered excessive

Fail 21 May 2025 112,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension mounts corroded not considered excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2024 106,525 miles

front and rear subframes corroded not excessive

Fail 13 Jun 2024 106,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded not excessive

Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,928 miles

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

exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2022 94,555 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 94,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,305 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 81,638 miles

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

Exhaust mounts deteriorated.

Fail 22 Jun 2020 81,638 miles

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

Exhaust mounts deteriorated.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,059 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 75,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 71,909 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,969 miles

Front Tyres worn inner edges bald

Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,866 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting bracket broken front and mid and heatshield loose and rattling

Front Tyres worn inner edges bald

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,251 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,668 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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FY12 EVK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY12 EVK, 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 FY12 EVK registered?

FY12 EVK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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