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SM12 FDE

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,356 mi
Last recorded66,356 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,356 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

auxiliary belt torn

Fail 20 Apr 2026 66,356 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

auxiliary belt torn

Pass 23 Apr 2025 61,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,113 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 58,739 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective welded bracket broken on cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2022 55,930 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,712 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,711 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,452 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,220 miles

Nearside Rear tyre. inner edge stepped.

Nearside wiper. small split in centre of blade.

Rear tyres. outer walls perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,992 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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SM12 FDE 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 86.7%.

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 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 FDE, 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 SM12 FDE registered?

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

Is SM12 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 FDE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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