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FD61 AYV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,018 mi
Last recorded59,018 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 AYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 59,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 55,305 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 54,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,458 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,688 miles

Nearside Front Possible stone stuck in brakes

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,794 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,553 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,928 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,751 miles

rear back box braket snapped

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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FD61 AYV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD61 AYV, 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 FD61 AYV registered?

FD61 AYV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is FD61 AYV safe to buy?

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