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PY61 BFM

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,437 mi
Last recorded75,437 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 75,437 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 75,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 70,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 70,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 65,096 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 65,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,801 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,010 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 47,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,427 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 36,337 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 36,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,024 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 29,024 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,755 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 18,848 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,590 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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PY61 BFM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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