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FY12 UPO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,205 mi
Last recorded53,205 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 UPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 53,205 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 47,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 46,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 44,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 40,889 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 40,889 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 37,125 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 35,329 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 35,326 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 31,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 28,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 25,540 miles

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

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

exhaust rear bracket broke

front tyres low

Pass 11 May 2016 20,264 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,253 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 UPO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FY12 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

FY12 UPO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is FY12 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 UPO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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