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FN61 BMV

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,406 mi
Last recorded120,406 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 BMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 120,406 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 120,406 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 110,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 110,554 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,725 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

Offside Gearbox oil leak/drive shaft oil seal area

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 95,725 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear support brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Gearbox oil leak/drive shaft oil seal area

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,979 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2020 76,256 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting broke at weld

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,030 miles

Emissions trigger point not met

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,370 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,027 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

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

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

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,951 miles

Front + rear brake disc worn low + corroded.

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

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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FN61 BMV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FN61 BMV, 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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FN61 BMV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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