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DV61 VJX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,888 mi
Last recorded61,888 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 VJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 61,888 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 61,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 60,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,239 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2024 59,239 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,756 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,794 miles

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 11 Aug 2021 54,250 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,782 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,348 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 51,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 47,409 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 47,407 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,108 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 43,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 35,318 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,052 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 26,865 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 26,865 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,777 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 18,777 miles

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

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 VJX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VJX, 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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DV61 VJX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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