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PJ61 WFK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,336 mi
Last recorded83,336 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 WFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 83,336 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 78,328 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 78,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,909 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 72,905 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 10,222 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 10,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 50,612 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,031 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 41,031 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light emitting white light to the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box, front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,027 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 39,027 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,281 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,035 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 19,173 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 19,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,176 miles

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

engine oil level low

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 WFK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFK, 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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PJ61 WFK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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