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AJ61 GYU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,707 mi
Last recorded57,707 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 57,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 57,707 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 57,271 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 57,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 56,737 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 56,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 56,024 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 56,024 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,768 miles

Rear exhaust braket corroded but system secure

Rear exhaust hanger broken and missing but system secure

Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,683 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 46,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,596 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 36,611 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Fail 17 Jan 2019 36,611 miles

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

rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2018 32,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 27,644 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)

surface tears in tread area's of all four tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2016 20,473 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,399 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 14,399 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AJ61 GYU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ61 GYU, 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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AJ61 GYU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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