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BL61 GYY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,290 mi
Last recorded155,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 GYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 155,290 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 155,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 152,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 149,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 146,084 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 140,548 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 140,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Washers work 1 side but do clear screen effectively.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 137,366 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm bushes starting to separate, but no movement obvious (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 137,366 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear box mountings need attention, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlight aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm bushes starting to separate, but no movement obvious (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 135,275 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 135,275 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 129,211 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing bald from inner edge of tyres

Fail 24 Jan 2019 129,192 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing bald from inner edge of tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,781 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 121,781 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 112,767 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,513 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Jan 2016 104,513 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,723 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 79,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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BL61 GYY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL61 GYY, 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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BL61 GYY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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