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FV62 VFM

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,596 mi
Last recorded112,596 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 VFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 112,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 112,596 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 104,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 99,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,656 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,130 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 76,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,952 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 48,575 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 31,455 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 16,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 15,537 miles

Exhaust bracket broken on weld, above rear axle.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 12,085 miles

rear exhaust mount is damaged

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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FV62 VFM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV62 VFM, 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 FV62 VFM registered?

FV62 VFM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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