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FN11 CXY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,073 mi
Last recorded151,073 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 CXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 151,073 miles

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

nsf shocker top mount worn

Fail 22 Oct 2024 151,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

nsf shocker top mount worn

Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,506 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 141,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 132,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both very front arms slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 124,220 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 124,213 miles

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

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

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

osf shocker top mount bearing noisey

Pass 12 Oct 2020 116,531 miles

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

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

osf shocker top mount bearings noisy

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,103 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 101,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear exhaust mounting corroded free

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,748 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 87,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 591,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,913 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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FN11 CXY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FN11 CXY, 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 FN11 CXY registered?

FN11 CXY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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