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SW12 FJC

2012 Citroen C3 Picasso

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso47,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint slightly fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached on nearside (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule intermediate hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule intermediate hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 70,767 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint slightly fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached on nearside (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule intermediate hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule intermediate hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 65,496 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust front bracket broken on one side, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi pipe fractured slightly, but not leaking exhaust gas

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,390 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 59,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 49,439 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight roughness in top leg bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 47,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 47,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 39,479 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 39,479 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 11,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 11,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 10,972 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 21 Nov 2017 10,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 9,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Dec 2016 9,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2016 6,228 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 5,178 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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SW12 FJC is a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 47,968 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW12 FJC is a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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