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BT61 NFH

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 NFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 84,348 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 84,270 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 78,705 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 118,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 109,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,590 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel is damaged.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,188 miles

Rear Noisy brakes in roller brake tester! Dust in drums?

Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 73,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 62,872 miles

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

Rear exhaust box forward support pin detaching from pipe.

Fail 21 Nov 2018 62,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted upside down! (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box forward support pin detaching from pipe.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,731 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 49,497 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 32,256 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 16,950 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 16,950 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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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BT61 NFH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT61 NFH, 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 BT61 NFH registered?

BT61 NFH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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