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PY61 BFL

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,860 mi
Last recorded99,860 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,860 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 99,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 80,869 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,457 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 72,456 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box 2 mouth (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,195 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 30 Aug 2019 70,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,527 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 64,527 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,687 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,205 miles

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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PY61 BFL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PY61 BFL, 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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PY61 BFL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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