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FE62 ZVV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,785 mi
Last recorded129,785 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 ZVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 129,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 121,558 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Oct 2023 116,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,468 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise inner shoulder wear zero tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise front tyre inner shoulder zero tread near fail size 195/55 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens showing signs of white light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Advise rear metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 93,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise inner shoulder wear zero tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise front tyre inner shoulder zero tread near fail size 195/55 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens showing signs of white light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Advise rear metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,558 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,019 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,235 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 35,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,517 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 27,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FE62 ZVV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 FE62 ZVV, 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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FE62 ZVV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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