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DF61 OBS

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,981 mi
Last recorded113,981 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 OBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 113,981 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 113,981 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 109,856 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 97,665 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 97,665 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 87,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 87,540 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,154 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 78,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 70,401 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 70,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,629 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 32,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,798 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DF61 OBS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 DF61 OBS, 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 DF61 OBS registered?

DF61 OBS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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