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CA61 HBD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,884 mi
Last recorded121,884 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 HBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 121,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 115,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,407 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 101,089 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 101,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 93,562 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,454 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM AND INNER EDGE BALD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL AND TREAD CRACKED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 - 3 MM ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,994 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,930 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,471 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 12,119 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,285 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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CA61 HBD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CA61 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

CA61 HBD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is CA61 HBD safe to buy?

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