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SW12 FJK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,009 mi
Last recorded33,009 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 33,009 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 33,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 31,438 miles

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

Rear axle condition

Fail 17 Jan 2025 31,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle condition

Pass 19 Jan 2024 30,411 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 30,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 29,904 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 28,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,815 miles

rear exhaust mount is broken but exhaust system is adequately secured/supported

Pass 27 May 2019 24,066 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,322 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,550 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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SW12 FJK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 SW12 FJK, 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 SW12 FJK registered?

SW12 FJK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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