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FP62 FYF

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,794 mi
Last recorded43,794 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 43,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 38,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 38,915 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 35,324 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 33,148 miles

Central seat belt has very minor webbing damage

Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,779 miles

Central seat belt has very minor webbing damage

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread and perished (9 year old)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (9 year old) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pad over half worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

all exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall and cracking in between tread

Offside Front tyre worn to 2/2.5mm

Fail 22 Sep 2020 29,388 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall and cracking in between tread

Offside Front tyre worn to 2/2.5mm

Pass 24 Sep 2019 27,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Rear brake service required?

Fail 24 Sep 2019 27,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Rear brake service required?

Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Sep 2018 23,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn to 3mm

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,932 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 14,833 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 FYF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

FP62 FYF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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