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FL62 SHV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,460 mi
Last recorded110,460 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 SHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 110,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,691 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 99,691 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 85,515 miles

Rear exhaust mounting detached

Fail 11 Apr 2024 85,228 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 20 Apr 2023 71,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 58,846 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 51,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 48,134 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 43,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 38,150 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 33,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 27,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,140 miles

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

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

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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FL62 SHV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL62 SHV, 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 FL62 SHV registered?

FL62 SHV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FL62 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 SHV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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