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RJ61 XWP

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,279 mi
Last recorded66,279 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 XWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 66,279 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 62,637 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,372 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 60,372 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,072 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 58,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 56,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 54,309 miles

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Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,645 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber perishing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Jan 2018 46,645 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated cannot be tested due to binding wheel (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber perishing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,734 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,589 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 24,759 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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RJ61 XWP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ61 XWP, 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 RJ61 XWP registered?

RJ61 XWP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2012.

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