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RE61 ACO

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,063 mi
Last recorded37,063 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 ACO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 37,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 36,460 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 35,884 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 35,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,462 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 33,461 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,029 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,083 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,130 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 6,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RE61 ACO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RE61 ACO, 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 RE61 ACO registered?

RE61 ACO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is RE61 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 ACO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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