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AX61 CFY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 CFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 87,732 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 87,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 85,297 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,411 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,022 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 80,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 77,438 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 77,438 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 73,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 68,648 miles

Front brake discs wearing / corrosion

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,702 miles

Rear exhaust mounting

Pass 29 May 2018 50,530 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,046 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 CFY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX61 CFY registered?

AX61 CFY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is AX61 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 CFY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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