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MF12 FWD

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,730 mi
Last recorded62,730 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 FWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 62,730 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 61,985 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 61,985 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam changed at test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 58,089 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,301 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 51,301 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 47,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 40,541 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 31,843 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,103 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 24,909 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FWD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF12 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

MF12 FWD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2012.

Is MF12 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 FWD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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