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FP62 ZHJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,029 mi
Last recorded97,029 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim kerb/pot hole damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (pot hole damage 2 places) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage ,spot lamp missing slight damage to radiator support bar

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 79,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (pot hole damage 2 places) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage ,spot lamp missing slight damage to radiator support bar

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,152 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,100 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 61,100 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 57,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre perished tyre wall

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,310 miles

Front tyres 3mm and worn inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2016 45,310 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Front brake discs excessively worn/ lipped

Front tyres 3mm and worn inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,707 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre on limit 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZHJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

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

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