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MT61 ECY

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,213 mi
Last recorded104,213 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 ECY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 104,213 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 104,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 94,044 miles

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

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

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 82,006 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and back on limit (5.2.3 (e))

recommend the underside to be wax oiled

Fail 9 Aug 2024 82,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and back on limit (5.2.3 (e))

recommend the underside to be wax oiled

Pass 9 Aug 2023 71,483 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,540 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 59,526 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 59,525 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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,232 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Nov 2019 52,561 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,190 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,412 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 20,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,225 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

rear discs slight pitting

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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MT61 ECY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT61 ECY, 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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MT61 ECY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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