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PY61 BFZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,195 mi
Last recorded102,195 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,195 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 102,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2019 54,941 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,658 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,070 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,787 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 BFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BFZ, 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 BFZ registered?

PY61 BFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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