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FD62 NXW

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,738 mi
Last recorded54,738 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 NXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 54,738 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 54,736 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 50,375 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2024 45,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 39,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 35,998 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 35,998 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 32,933 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 30,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 25,397 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,451 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2017 21,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,229 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2015 15,079 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 NXW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol 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 FD62 NXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD62 NXW registered?

FD62 NXW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is FD62 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 NXW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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