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FP62 XBC

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,005 mi
Last recorded79,005 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 XBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 79,005 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 78,995 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,023 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 76,023 miles

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

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Drumstick excessive play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure, at risk of falling off

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,306 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,680 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 74,680 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Dec 2019 68,640 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hitting front wing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 68,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hitting front wing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,981 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 58,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,841 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 48,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,298 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 31,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XBC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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