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FL61 CGK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,507 mi
Last recorded84,507 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 CGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 84,507 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,449 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 79,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 74,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 69,734 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,143 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 62,143 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S REAR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,105 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively AT NEXT PAD CHANGE DISCS REQUIRED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 54,103 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear O/S REAR LENS CRACKED. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively AT NEXT PAD CHANGE DISCS REQUIRED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,633 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 47,633 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEW TYRE FITTED O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,935 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 40,935 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S REAR. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 17,213 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 15,356 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 12,255 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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FL61 CGK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL61 CGK, 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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FL61 CGK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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