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MW61 MLE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,215 mi
Last recorded102,215 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 MLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,215 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 100,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 97,780 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,019 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,599 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 81,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,512 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 73,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,785 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,360 miles

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

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

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 MLE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW61 MLE, 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 MW61 MLE registered?

MW61 MLE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is MW61 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 MLE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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