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GL61 UXW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 UXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 80,081 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 BADLY worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 BADLY worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 both tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Sep 2024 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 BADLY worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 BADLY worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 both tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2023 76,949 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 76,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,934 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,294 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 65,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,862 miles

advise wishbone bushes cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2020 55,797 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise wishbone bushes cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,295 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 48,295 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,804 miles

advise wishbone bushes cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2018 42,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise wishbone bushes cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,239 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,364 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,466 miles

1 x rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 8 Feb 2016 29,466 miles

1 x rear exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,297 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UXW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

GL61 UXW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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