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EN61 FBF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,716 mi
Last recorded82,716 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 82,716 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 12 Dec 2025 82,715 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear MIRROR MISALIGNED (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,026 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 75,026 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,476 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 68,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,534 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 62,534 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 56,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,907 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 51,907 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,265 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,953 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,560 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,730 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 30,198 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,674 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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EN61 FBF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN61 FBF, 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 EN61 FBF registered?

EN61 FBF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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