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PY61 JFU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,304 mi
Last recorded37,304 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 37,304 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 36,170 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe across bulk head slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 36,145 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe across bulk head slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 34,635 miles

Front Cross member getting rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush starting to come unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush starting to come unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 33,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 33,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,289 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger getting weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket needs re welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top leg mount is getting stiff, recommend replacement

Pass 16 Jan 2021 30,509 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 26,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod end

Pass 26 Jan 2019 23,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 20,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 17,166 miles

exhaust bracket broken off but still adequately supported

Pass 16 Jan 2016 13,671 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 9,408 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)

advise exhaust back box support bracket to broken

advise front brake discs slightly pitted

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 JFU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

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

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