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PJ61 ECE

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,487 mi
Last recorded91,487 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 ECE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 91,487 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 87,148 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 78,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 75,304 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 75,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,419 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 68,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,187 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,416 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 45,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,509 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 32,509 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,099 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,229 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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PJ61 ECE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PJ61 ECE, 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 PJ61 ECE registered?

PJ61 ECE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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