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OV61 BNF

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 BNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,299 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,771 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,391 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 100,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,996 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,494 miles

rear exhaust bracket x1 broken

Fail 30 Jan 2017 72,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket x1 broken

Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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OV61 BNF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV61 BNF, 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 OV61 BNF registered?

OV61 BNF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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