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FD61 ZWE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,831 mi
Last recorded45,831 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 ZWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,831 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,731 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Stiff (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 40,731 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear clamps broke (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1.6 mm (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and pads low (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Stiff (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,206 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,665 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 ZWE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

FD61 ZWE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is FD61 ZWE safe to buy?

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