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PJ61 GYX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,584 mi
Last recorded82,584 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 GYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturers rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, and wearing on inner edge, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 82,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturers rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, and wearing on inner edge, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 72,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover/liner damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple hub and suspension components have some surface corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2024 72,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover/liner damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple hub and suspension components have some surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2023 68,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 61,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 59,583 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,236 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 25 Nov 2017 47,530 miles

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

exhaust has a hanger snapped off but system still adequately supported

Pass 29 Oct 2016 37,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket starting to detach from system

Pass 7 Nov 2015 26,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,161 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack + cut in sidewall no cords

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 GYX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

PJ61 GYX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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