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FN62 UTS

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,055 mi
Last recorded126,055 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 UTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 126,055 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 126,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 108,155 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 108,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,445 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,169 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 45,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 3mm ish (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 33,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 3mm ish (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure back box exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 17,852 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 17,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 14,325 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 14,325 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 11,227 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 11,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 8,575 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 8,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FN62 UTS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FN62 UTS, 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 FN62 UTS registered?

FN62 UTS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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