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FP62 ZHN

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,489 mi
Last recorded138,489 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 138,489 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 134,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 128,316 miles

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))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 128,316 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 116,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 103,448 miles

slight feathering on both rear tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,623 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

chip in screen

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 88,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

chip in screen

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 77,642 miles

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,444 miles

Front brake discs some wear

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 65,444 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs some wear

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 50,099 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,377 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,714 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 24,714 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

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 ZHN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

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

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