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AP61 BUU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,636 mi
Last recorded107,636 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 BUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 107,636 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,530 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive near side and off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 99,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near side and off side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive near side and off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 91,428 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,224 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))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 82,223 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 LEAKS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 70,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 LEAKS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BULB INSECURE, NEW FITTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,467 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,528 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum

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

Nearside front tyres kerb wear outer sidewall

Wiper blades deteriorated

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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AP61 BUU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP61 BUU, 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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AP61 BUU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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