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FX62 XHV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,611 mi
Last recorded119,611 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 119,611 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 119,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 117,760 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 117,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,603 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ex bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,047 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,773 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 95,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,361 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded rear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 90,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets corroded rear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,725 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Underside covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,725 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Underside covers fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,639 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 64,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,425 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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FX62 XHV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FX62 XHV, 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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FX62 XHV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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