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FP62 FWU

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,201 mi
Last recorded143,201 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 FWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 143,201 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear exhaust mounting coming away from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front and rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,773 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear exhaust mounting come away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 127,773 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine mounting bush unbonded and worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear exhaust mounting come away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,549 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, getting close to cords.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 112,549 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, getting close to cords.

Pass 23 Dec 2021 90,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear inner brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/n/s front drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 90,364 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear inner brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/n/s front drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,756 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has little play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 53,567 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,948 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,837 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 22,374 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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FP62 FWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWU, 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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FP62 FWU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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