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MJ61 JAU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,553 mi
Last recorded139,553 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 139,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 128,174 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 128,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,933 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,932 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2018 84,658 miles

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,260 miles

slight play in offside front antirollbar droplink

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,186 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 24,984 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)

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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MJ61 JAU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MJ61 JAU, 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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MJ61 JAU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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