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FV61 MKU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,859 mi
Last recorded85,859 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 MKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 85,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS / NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,473 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 82,855 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,003 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,487 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,075 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,689 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 71,689 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2019 69,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,847 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 64,847 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,257 miles

Both Front Tyres Perished Inner Side Wall

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,221 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 51,791 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear discs in poor state

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,791 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear discs in poor state

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 MKU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKU, 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 FV61 MKU registered?

FV61 MKU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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