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FP62 XWN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,294 mi
Last recorded124,294 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 124,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 121,083 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 117,710 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 117,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 113,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 113,679 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 4 working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 113,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering indicates fault

Fail 13 Mar 2023 113,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering indicates fault

Pass 25 Nov 2022 111,889 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Undertray not fully secure rear heat shield over r/silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 111,889 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps RH lamp n/w,LH lamp does not illuminate on plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Undertray not fully secure rear heat shield over r/silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,843 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective above axle beam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,296 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,341 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,571 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 47,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear nail in Tyre

Under shields fitted to vehicle

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 XWN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP62 XWN registered?

FP62 XWN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 December 2012.

Is FP62 XWN safe to buy?

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