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NG61 BYY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,394 mi
Last recorded119,394 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG61 BYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,394 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 119,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WRONG COLOUR (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 111,169 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 102,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,614 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,227 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,596 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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NG61 BYY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG61 BYY, 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 NG61 BYY registered?

NG61 BYY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is NG61 BYY safe to buy?

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