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FP62 XWD

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,216 mi
Last recorded148,216 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 148,216 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 147,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both - Worn on Outer Edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking & Wearing Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 147,110 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both - Worn on Outer Edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking & Wearing Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 146,713 miles

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

rear heat shield above back box lose

Fail 3 Nov 2023 146,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear heat shield above back box lose

Pass 5 Nov 2022 132,168 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,897 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,195 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 89,195 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,636 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 73,635 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,939 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 58,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,097 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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 XWD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

FP62 XWD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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