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SM12 FCV

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,700 mi
Last recorded72,700 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 72,700 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 71,739 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 71,649 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 70,446 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 64,594 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 64,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,154 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 57,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 79,894 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inside edge

coolant level low

exhaust securing bolt loose/rattling at front pipe join

slight oil leak at sump

Pass 17 May 2019 66,835 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported at time of test

Fail 17 May 2019 66,835 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

front & rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported at time of test

Pass 17 May 2018 54,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 42,510 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2016 30,390 miles

Exhaust bracket broken at rear , backbox bracket corroded and cracked

Pass 19 May 2015 19,588 miles

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

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

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 FCV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc 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 SM12 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

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

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