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FD61 YNJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,639 mi
Last recorded68,639 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 YNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,639 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 68,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 65,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,164 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 55,487 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,271 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 53,270 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 51,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,656 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 44,656 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure both rear mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,912 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 30,602 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 30,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,431 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 15,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from engine

rear brakes noisy on application on roller brake test

small chip in n/s of windscreen

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 YNJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

FD61 YNJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FD61 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 YNJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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