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AO61 WDF

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,226 mi
Last recorded85,226 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,226 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,596 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and is close to wear indicators

both front tyres perishing

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2024 80,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and is close to wear indicators

both front tyres perishing

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2023 73,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,963 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 67,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,278 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts are wearing on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,328 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

exhaust is corroded

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,866 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,192 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 41,339 miles

electric clutch actuator unit weeping clutch fluid

Pass 22 Nov 2016 32,872 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf tyre outer wall damaged and very close to legal limits strong advise

osf nsr tyres cracking and nearing limits

osr tyre cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,811 miles

plastic engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 23,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 17,768 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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AO61 WDF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO61 WDF, 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 AO61 WDF registered?

AO61 WDF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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