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FP61 XLX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,742 mi
Last recorded66,742 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 XLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,742 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 66,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 64,183 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 64,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,687 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Steel hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 59,690 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Steel hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 57,604 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Steel hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 55,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Steel hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,434 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 53,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,931 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 46,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,414 miles

Central Rear Exhaust steel mounting bracket becoming detached.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 26,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,718 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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FP61 XLX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP61 XLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP61 XLX registered?

FP61 XLX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is FP61 XLX safe to buy?

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