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RV12 CFD

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,688 mi
Last recorded77,688 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 CFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 66,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 66,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2024 65,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 Dot 37/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 37/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2024 65,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 Dot 37/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 37/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2023 63,459 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 63,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 61,029 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 61,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,763 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 2019 46,460 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 46,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,155 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,775 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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RV12 CFD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 RV12 CFD, 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 RV12 CFD registered?

RV12 CFD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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