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MJ61 XYL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,625 mi
Last recorded53,625 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 XYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,625 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 46,882 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 46,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 42,300 miles

Rear back axle has slight corrosion both sides

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,568 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XYL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ61 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

MJ61 XYL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is MJ61 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ61 XYL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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