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MF12 RFN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,248 mi
Last recorded59,248 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 RFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 59,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 56,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 56,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nuts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pip[e nuts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 51,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nuts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pip[e nuts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 53,992 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 14 Jun 2018 40,044 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 39,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,633 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing/ cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing/ cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2017 33,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing/ cracking

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing/ cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,148 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 RFN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol 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 MF12 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

MF12 RFN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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