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BJ61 VYH

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,087 mi
Last recorded81,087 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 81,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,264 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,873 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,482 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 63,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,205 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,749 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 53,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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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BJ61 VYH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ61 VYH, 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 BJ61 VYH registered?

BJ61 VYH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ61 VYH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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