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MA12 FNS

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,162 mi
Last recorded155,162 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 FNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 155,162 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 142,007 miles

Offside Front cv boot wet

Fail 13 Sep 2024 142,007 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot wet

Pass 23 Feb 2024 134,236 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2023 117,218 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,374 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 112,013 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,887 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,629 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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MA12 FNS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 MA12 FNS, 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 MA12 FNS registered?

MA12 FNS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is MA12 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 FNS 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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