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FD61 YNL

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,952 mi
Last recorded53,952 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 YNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,952 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 51,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 49,908 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,995 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,882 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer front mount corroded, fractured and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Squeal from parking brake on operation, advise investigation

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Overall service brake effort only just achieving minimum required standard, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 43,881 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre extremely heavy cracking, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 2mm depth, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer front mount corroded, fractured and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre extremely heavy cracking, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Squeal from parking brake on operation, advise investigation

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Overall service brake effort only just achieving minimum required standard, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2020 40,436 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,322 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,727 miles

All four tyres are perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,473 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)

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 5 May 2016 20,719 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 19,628 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 19,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,258 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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FD61 YNL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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