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BT61 VRJ

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,371 mi
Last recorded94,371 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 VRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 94,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 87,862 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,910 miles

advise rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 68,373 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,769 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 45,436 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,843 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 33,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,399 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,817 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 16,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VRJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BT61 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

BT61 VRJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is BT61 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 VRJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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