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AO61 UUY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 83,028 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 79,604 miles

Lower Exhaust mounting defective front pipe back box hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 79,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r and n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r and o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Exhaust mounting defective front pipe back box hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip loose not seriously effecting drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 68,784 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 68,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,464 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,866 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 52,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,444 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 49,444 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 45,825 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,984 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 41,984 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,695 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,602 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished between treads

Fail 10 Aug 2015 22,602 miles

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

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

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

all tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,473 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 18,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO61 UUY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO61 UUY, 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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AO61 UUY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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