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FD62 PXM

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,860 mi
Last recorded133,860 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 PXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 133,860 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 133,857 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,387 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 126,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 120,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 120,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 112,776 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,976 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 101,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger rear damaged door and quarter panel but door fully functional and no sharp edges (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective after the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 91,801 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure before the silencer detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger rear damaged door and quarter panel but door fully functional and no sharp edges (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective after the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,938 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,555 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,712 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 74,434 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 74,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PXM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

FD62 PXM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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