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FP62 PBV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,116 mi
Last recorded101,116 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 101,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 91,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf unit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing on both tyres in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lamp unit (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box front metal hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box front metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 75,769 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf unit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 75,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf unit (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,544 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 58,544 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,311 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,936 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2016 30,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 26,118 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 7,668 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 PBV 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 81.3%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 December 2012.

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