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FD61 ZVX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,800 mi
Last recorded63,800 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 ZVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 63,800 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear washers activate when front wipers are switched on

Pass 7 Oct 2024 60,090 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,867 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,845 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,047 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 41,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,558 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,155 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Nov 2017 31,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2016 24,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 18,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre rear exhaust hanger corroded and missing

Pass 24 Nov 2014 13,149 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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FD61 ZVX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 FD61 ZVX, 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 FD61 ZVX registered?

FD61 ZVX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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