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L2 FBB

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

44,256 mi
Last recorded44,256 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 FBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 44,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 43,861 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 43,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 43,140 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 43,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 42,399 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 42,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,180 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 38,794 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 36,218 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,887 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 32,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,053 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,042 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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L2 FBB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 L2 FBB, 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 L2 FBB registered?

L2 FBB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is L2 FBB safe to buy?

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