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PY61 BFV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,671 mi
Last recorded46,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,671 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 45,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 44,907 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 43,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 41,643 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 41,615 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 38,346 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 35,542 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,628 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 30,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 27,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 18,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 8,158 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 BFV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PY61 BFV, 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 PY61 BFV registered?

PY61 BFV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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The MOT history for PY61 BFV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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