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FP62 FWM

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,297 mi
Last recorded68,297 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 FWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 68,297 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 68,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 64,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 60,836 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 60,831 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 56,883 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 53,204 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 53,204 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 49,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 46,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,143 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 41,306 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 41,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,071 miles

center exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported

engine covers fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre edges worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre perishing

under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Nov 2016 36,071 miles

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

center exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported

engine covers fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre edges worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre perishing

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,089 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F + N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F + N/S/F (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R + N/S/R (3.5.1i)

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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FP62 FWM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP62 FWM, 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 FP62 FWM registered?

FP62 FWM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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