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BT61 PBU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,620 mi
Last recorded109,620 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 PBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 109,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Axle spring cup corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 105,446 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 99,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,348 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 94,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,445 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 85,888 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 85,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 85,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2020 85,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,856 miles

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

exhaust coroded

lower engine mount perished

Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,779 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Nearside Windscreen wiper worn, but still clearing windscreen

Offside Windscreen wiper worn, but still clearing windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2018 65,779 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper worn, but still clearing windscreen

Offside Windscreen wiper worn, but still clearing windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn out on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn out on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread and sidewalls.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,997 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust hanger peg broken off.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Offside Rear Slight cracking in tyre sidewalls.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 42,997 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust hanger peg broken off.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Slight cracking in tyre sidewalls.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,131 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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BT61 PBU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 BT61 PBU, 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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BT61 PBU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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