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FN62 XBV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,974 mi
Last recorded72,974 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 XBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,794 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 60,771 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 57,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incorrect and rubbing on chassis leg

Pass 3 May 2023 54,249 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 54,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 50,061 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 50,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 45,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 43,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,464 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 39,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 34,860 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 34,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2018 33,925 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,222 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,220 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 26,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 19,670 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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FN62 XBV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

FN62 XBV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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