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AX61 EPP

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,961 mi
Last recorded56,961 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 EPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 56,961 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded but still supporting back box at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 56,955 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator / coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded but still supporting back box at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 55,959 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 55,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside front fog light not working.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 54,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,434 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,186 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,934 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 51,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,124 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,456 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 47,456 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,934 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres slightly perishing on outer walls

Fail 24 Jan 2018 40,934 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres slightly perishing on outer walls

Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,147 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 29,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount welded to pass (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,147 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,618 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 EPP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX61 EPP, 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 AX61 EPP registered?

AX61 EPP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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