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AX61 CFG

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,709 mi
Last recorded83,709 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 CFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 83,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 79,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,237 miles

Offside Front Brake and clutch pedals anti slip provision(rubber) missing but pedals are grooved

Fail 3 Dec 2023 74,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining spring poking through caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface has corrosion over the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mouldy (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake and clutch pedals anti slip provision(rubber) missing but pedals are grooved

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface has corrosion over the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,990 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 68,990 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 67,542 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn smooth on the inner shoulders. Offside worn the most (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 46,792 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 34,032 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 14,877 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 13,679 miles

ALL tyres have cuts/cracks in tread deep enough to reach cords strongly recommend replacement

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides recommend replacement (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 11,093 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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AX61 CFG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AX61 CFG, 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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AX61 CFG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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