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FP62 XAX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,023 mi
Last recorded74,023 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 XAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 74,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damage cover with paint (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 72,546 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damage cover with paint (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 72,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect New coil spring fitted incorrectly catching inner body not giving full damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damage cover with paint (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 68,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,614 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 62,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tailgate struts inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,124 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 59,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 55,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 55,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,204 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,633 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 41,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,416 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 27,042 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 XAX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

FP62 XAX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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