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FT62 BAU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,801 mi
Last recorded54,801 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 54,801 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 46,481 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 46,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,794 miles

Exhaust mounting defective in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tracking, front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2023 37,794 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tracking, front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2022 42,026 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mounting Defective But Exhaust Still Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,535 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 37,251 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 37,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 20,385 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 20,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 18,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,144 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 14,204 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 11,562 miles

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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FT62 BAU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 FT62 BAU, 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 FT62 BAU registered?

FT62 BAU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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