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GL61 UYZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,929 mi
Last recorded87,929 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 UYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 87,929 miles

Central Front noise on front of vehicle nothing found

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 87,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front noise on front of vehicle nothing found

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 84,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 84,646 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 81,381 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,185 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 78,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,363 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 68,147 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,135 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 12 Feb 2018 64,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak engine

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,876 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 58,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 12,435 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,364 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 18,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 GL61 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

GL61 UYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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