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FY12 UOA

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,235 mi
Last recorded63,235 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 UOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 63,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 58,479 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 50,452 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 50,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 47,068 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 47,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,465 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 42,785 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 42,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 40,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted to the inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm&worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 35,146 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 35,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,391 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 24,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,503 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 19,503 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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 UOA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY12 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

FY12 UOA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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