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MT61 UCY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,214 mi
Last recorded68,214 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 UCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 68,214 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 68,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 65,275 miles

Offside front top strut mounting noisy on rotation

exhaust flexi section slightlt deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2025 65,275 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front top strut mounting noisy on rotation

exhaust flexi section slightlt deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,517 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 60,517 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 41,795 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively signs of wear when rotated on lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 41,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively signs of wear when rotated on lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,782 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 33,228 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 28,860 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 28,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,853 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,453 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,040 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 14,008 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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MT61 UCY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT61 UCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT61 UCY registered?

MT61 UCY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is MT61 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 UCY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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