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PY61 JFN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,992 mi
Last recorded93,992 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 93,992 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,414 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,138 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 92,132 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,768 miles

exhaust system bracket burst but still secure

Fail 7 Jul 2022 88,768 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring insecure o/s/f (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system bracket burst but still secure

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 80,839 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,102 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 70,420 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,816 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,568 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear exhaust bracket broken

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 JFN 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 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 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

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

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