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AO61 WEC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,811 mi
Last recorded117,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,811 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 117,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 108,893 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 hangers detached from exhaust and 1 hanger heavily corroded but still attached. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from N/S gearbox inner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 99,987 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from N/S gearbox inner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 95,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 83,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear exhaust hangers weld broken

Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,900 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear exhaust hangers weld broken

Pass 10 Feb 2018 71,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,035 miles

undertray fitted at time of test

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,999 miles

both front and rear exhaust mounts corroded off

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 49,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear exhaust mounts corroded off

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 37,486 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 37,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AO61 WEC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

AO61 WEC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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