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AK61 BDV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,358 mi
Last recorded61,358 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 BDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 61,358 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 61,358 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 55,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 46,947 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 40,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 29,463 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 25,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 20,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 15,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 11,293 miles

one of two rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2016 8,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 6,245 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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AK61 BDV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK61 BDV, 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 AK61 BDV registered?

AK61 BDV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is AK61 BDV safe to buy?

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