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FX62 XJA

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,184 mi
Last recorded90,184 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,184 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Feb 2026 90,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 67,851 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 67,850 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,789 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 50,765 miles

Exhaust system insecure front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 46,665 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 46,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 42,445 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 42,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 39,023 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 39,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 36,993 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edge

front exhaust mounting fractured

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 16 Mar 2020 36,993 miles

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edge

front exhaust mounting fractured

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,016 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 33,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,480 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,592 miles

front and rear exhaust mountings fractured

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 24,592 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear exhaust mountings fractured

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2016 19,707 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

rear exhaust mounting fractured.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,464 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 XJA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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