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SM12 FCU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,294 mi
Last recorded63,294 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 63,294 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 62,122 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 61,235 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,411 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 58,823 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 57,549 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 57,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,467 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 53,467 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,804 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 45,804 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,737 miles

Nearside Front 195x55x16 tyre has slight uneven wear on outer edges

both rear tyres 195x55x16 starting to crack/split between tread blocks

Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,868 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,522 miles

rear most exhaust hanger coroded so that it no longer supports the system

Fail 16 Jan 2015 18,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear most exhaust hanger coroded so that it no longer supports the system

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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SM12 FCU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM12 FCU, 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 SM12 FCU registered?

SM12 FCU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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