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SW12 FKR

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,413 mi
Last recorded74,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 74,413 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assembly including mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 74,407 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assembly including mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2025 69,674 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 69,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 62,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight not as bright as expected

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

underside needs cleaning off and treating in a protective spray

Pass 19 Jun 2023 55,411 miles

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

Offside Front bulb appears loose in holder (still function and correct pattern at time of test ) may need a new bulb

underside needs wax oiling

Pass 20 Jun 2022 48,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,278 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 46,278 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 42,855 miles

Front no plate faded

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Jan 2020 42,841 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front no plate faded

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,390 miles

Front number plate faded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 38,382 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate faded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,738 miles

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

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

Rear ex/support broken

Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,223 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,878 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,884 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 21,884 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear exhaust mount adrift

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 FKR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW12 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

SW12 FKR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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