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FV61 XRR

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,936 mi
Last recorded108,936 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 XRR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 108,936 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 108,931 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 102,636 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 102,632 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,310 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 97,310 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 81,747 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 70,656 miles

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

Front discs scruffy

Fail 17 Jan 2020 70,656 miles

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

Front discs scruffy

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 32,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,904 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 XRR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

FV61 XRR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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