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GL61 FKJ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,300 mi
Last recorded135,300 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 FKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 135,300 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 135,290 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 131,315 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 131,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

service brake pedal travel long

Pass 12 Sep 2023 127,528 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 121,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Badly corroded 2 x (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,862 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 110,862 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,568 miles

Front lower suspension wishbone (rear bushes) are deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front strut top creaking on lock to lock

Fail 8 Feb 2021 99,568 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken Upper coil is broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm of friction material remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front lower suspension wishbone (rear bushes) are deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front strut top creaking on lock to lock

Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,054 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 60,566 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,167 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,928 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 25,928 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust rear bracket broken

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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GL61 FKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL61 FKJ, 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 GL61 FKJ registered?

GL61 FKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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