2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · FN12 HZJ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 47,726 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN12 HZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2025
- 47,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN12 HZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (FN12 HZJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
FN12 HZJ Mileage History
- 18/08/202237,832 mi
- 15/08/202341,020 mi+3,188 mi
- 03/09/202444,164 mi+3,144 mi
- 03/09/202444,166 mi+2 mi
- 18/08/202547,726 mi+3,560 mi
Average of roughly 3,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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