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CA61 BXP

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,942 mi
Last recorded69,942 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 BXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 63,455 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 63,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,531 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 61,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 60,358 miles

Front Lower bumper trim insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2020 59,569 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre has lots of small splits....195...55..16

Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,845 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear rear tyre outer sidewall small splits 195..55..16

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 57,845 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear rear tyre outer sidewall small splits 195..55..16

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,900 miles

Offside Front sidewall small damage

Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,241 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 51,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise to replace rear discs at same time (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,726 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,126 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 39,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CA61 BXP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CA61 BXP, 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 CA61 BXP registered?

CA61 BXP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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