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BT61 ZYN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,163 mi
Last recorded151,163 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ZYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 151,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 138,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 137,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability roll bar hitting brake caliper when steering turned (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 129,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar slightly over to the right

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,250 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 124,250 miles

Offside Front 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 117,220 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,743 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Rear long travel on hand brake

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,685 miles

Front undertray damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Front Signs that tyre rubs on splash shield

Fail 28 Sep 2017 100,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front undertray damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Front Signs that tyre rubs on splash shield

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,068 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 71,471 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside front inner wheel arch insecure

Undertray fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2015 71,471 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front inner wheel arch insecure

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,928 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 ZYN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

BT61 ZYN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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