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PK61 PYS

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,068 mi
Last recorded95,068 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 PYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 95,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides were rear axle beam mounted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides were rear axle beam mounted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount and tax disc holder ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 83,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount and tax disc holder ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 77,908 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,042 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 75,036 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,084 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 61,074 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,668 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,162 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 50,162 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 35,975 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 35,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PK61 PYS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PK61 PYS, 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 PK61 PYS registered?

PK61 PYS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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