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MW61 EWB

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,231 mi
Last recorded104,231 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 EWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 104,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2026 104,231 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2025 91,103 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on legal limit and worn on edged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight brake bind when turned by hand

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant below min level

noise coming from alternator area on idle

Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 84,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,584 miles

Bonnet release handle is broken and operation of bonnet release is difficult

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Both front wiper blades are smeary

Nearside Rear Tyre is getting close to the wear indicators

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 78,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 78,129 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 59,611 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of engine bay.

Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust brackets brocken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside.

Fail 2 May 2019 59,611 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of engine bay.

Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust brackets brocken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 19 May 2018 48,928 miles

2 exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2017 37,426 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 37,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,860 miles

nearside wiper blasé splitting.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 24,094 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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MW61 EWB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW61 EWB, 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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MW61 EWB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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