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MJ61 XYE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,531 mi
Last recorded66,531 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 XYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 66,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 61,220 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 55,765 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 49,820 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 45,152 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 45,152 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 40,463 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 36,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2018 25,558 miles

both front bottom arm bushes perished

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2018 25,467 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 25,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

back box hanger broken, but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 31 Jan 2017 22,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 19,802 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,853 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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MJ61 XYE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XYE, 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 MJ61 XYE registered?

MJ61 XYE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is MJ61 XYE safe to buy?

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