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FP61 XMM

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,484 mi
Last recorded137,484 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 XMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 137,484 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 137,484 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,563 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 124,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 114,129 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 114,129 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,895 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,143 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 98,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 84,995 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 26 Jan 2018 72,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,818 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,388 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 39,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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FP61 XMM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XMM, 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 FP61 XMM registered?

FP61 XMM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FP61 XMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 XMM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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