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DV61 GHG

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,747 mi
Last recorded141,747 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 GHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 141,747 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 134,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 129,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 123,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 118,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 109,700 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fixings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer bracket half corroded away from silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Fail 28 Jan 2019 109,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fixings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer bracket half corroded away from silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,619 miles

exhaust slightly insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2018 87,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,139 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)

both front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Jan 2017 65,139 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2016 43,622 miles

engine bay covers and under trays

Fail 23 Jan 2016 43,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine bay covers and under trays

Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,193 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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DV61 GHG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 DV61 GHG, 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 DV61 GHG registered?

DV61 GHG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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