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FY12 NPO

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,620 mi
Last recorded145,620 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 145,620 miles

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

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

Nearside sill damage

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 145,588 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside sill damage

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

Pass 19 May 2023 132,059 miles

Engine oil level over full.

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

Nearside Damage to outer sill.

Nearside Front Door mirror casing damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 131,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level over full.

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Damage to outer sill.

Nearside Front Door mirror casing damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 107,414 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 107,373 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No acceleration detected for emissions test.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,370 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,344 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective The mounting has broken off the exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened The rear discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 57,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 50,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded and worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside has age cracks in tread and sidewalls on both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,438 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,997 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust fixing point broken

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 NPO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY12 NPO, 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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FY12 NPO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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