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FV61 HGU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,845 mi
Last recorded61,845 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 HGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 61,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 52,217 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 52,217 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 43,060 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded but systen still supported

Pass 5 Jul 2023 39,921 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 32,972 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,056 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,726 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr/nsr (4.4.3 (a))

n/s wiper becoming inefficient

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,076 miles

1 x rear exhaust bracket detached

front exhaust bracket part detached

Pass 12 Jul 2017 20,264 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 14,980 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 8,666 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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FV61 HGU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV61 HGU, 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 FV61 HGU registered?

FV61 HGU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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