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SM12 FCX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,166 mi
Last recorded83,166 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,166 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,599 miles

exhaust hangers in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2020 78,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2019 58,806 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 58,806 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 52,791 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2018 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak sump leaking ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 24 May 2017 45,139 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2017 45,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 May 2016 31,288 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 31,288 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 31,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls perishing

rear ex/supports corroded and snapped

Pass 22 May 2015 19,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FCX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FCX, 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 FCX registered?

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

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