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MF12 FVX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,657 mi
Last recorded61,657 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 FVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 61,657 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 61,645 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,569 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 52,569 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 49,354 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside & nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 49,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside & nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 44,201 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 35,674 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,346 miles

plastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 24,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes grating

Fail 11 Jan 2018 24,207 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes grating

Pass 12 Jan 2017 18,004 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheel for further inspection (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished cracked and splitting on outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre perished cracked and splitting on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre perished cracked and splitting on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre perished cracked and splitting on outer wall

exhaust deteriorated two out of three hangers snapped

plastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 11,811 miles

rear exhaust support corroded & weak

Fail 23 Jan 2015 6,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 6,694 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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MF12 FVX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF12 FVX, 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 MF12 FVX registered?

MF12 FVX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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