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MM12 FBU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,836 mi
Last recorded82,836 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 FBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 82,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also has slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2026 82,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also has slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 81,209 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 79,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 78,069 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 76,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 73,429 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 73,428 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 69,258 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 69,258 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 65,490 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,836 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 47,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 36,342 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,654 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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MM12 FBU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM12 FBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM12 FBU registered?

MM12 FBU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is MM12 FBU safe to buy?

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