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MW61 MKV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,564 mi
Last recorded84,564 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 MKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,564 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 84,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 80,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability fouling brake calliper on right hand lock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,467 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,684 miles

exhaust mounting broken rear but adequately supported

Fail 9 Nov 2017 64,684 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust mounting broken rear but adequately supported

Pass 14 Oct 2016 57,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 57,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,782 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner edge wearing

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 MKV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MKV, 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 MW61 MKV registered?

MW61 MKV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is MW61 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 MKV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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