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EA61 BLF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,650 mi
Last recorded81,650 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 73,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,350 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective the exhaust back box strap is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 65,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective the exhaust back box strap is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,685 miles

Front exhaust downpipe support bracket welded joints broken away from clamp-not adversely affecting overall exhaust security.

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 56,685 miles

Front exhaust downpipe support bracket welded joints broken away from clamp-not adversely affecting overall exhaust security.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,313 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 43,313 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 27,733 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2018 16,959 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 16,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyre side walls cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2017 11,817 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 11,148 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,755 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cords / structure

Pass 11 Dec 2014 8,009 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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EA61 BLF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA61 BLF, 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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EA61 BLF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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