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FD62 CWV

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,651 mi
Last recorded110,651 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 CWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 110,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 94,622 miles

Emission clean

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,639 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

emission clean

Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,000 miles

195/55/?16/87V. OF 3 OR 4 NR 2 NF 2mm.

Nearside Front Close to legal tread limits.

Nearside Front Close to legal tread limits.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc very corroded, likely to be noisy at speed. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc very corroded, likely to be noisy at speed. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,709 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2016 27,842 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 27,842 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,796 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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FD62 CWV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD62 CWV, 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 FD62 CWV registered?

FD62 CWV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FD62 CWV safe to buy?

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