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SM12 FEJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,298 mi
Last recorded46,298 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 46,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 44,693 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 42,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 40,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 38,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 38,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,298 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 37,295 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 36,006 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,878 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 34,877 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 32,684 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 25,892 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 25,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 19,597 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 FEJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 FEJ, 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 FEJ registered?

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

Is SM12 FEJ safe to buy?

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