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AO61 YBC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,161 mi
Last recorded132,161 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 132,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 129,741 miles

1 rear exhaust mount missing

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

front exhaust flexi pipe leaking and weak

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2023 129,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 rear exhaust mount missing

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

front exhaust flexi pipe leaking and weak

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2022 126,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear ()

Fail 14 Sep 2021 123,787 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,725 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 111,724 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,081 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 99,080 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,872 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,329 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 81,328 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,407 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

whole underside - coated in mud

Fail 22 Dec 2016 67,406 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp - corroded / fractured (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

whole underside - coated in mud

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,832 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 51,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,348 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 34,348 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 YBC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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