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FP62 FXU

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,585 mi
Last recorded104,585 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,955 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 99,950 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,886 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 85,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,592 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 80,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,693 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 65,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,043 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,560 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,665 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 FXU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 FP62 FXU, 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

How do I check the history of FP62 FXU?

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What year was FP62 FXU registered?

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

Is FP62 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 FXU 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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