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SB61 JPY

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,995 mi
Last recorded94,995 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 JPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,995 miles

SOME NOISE FROM BOTH TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS.

SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY GAITER.

Fail 3 Jul 2026 94,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SOME NOISE FROM BOTH TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS.

SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY GAITER.

Pass 21 Jun 2025 88,719 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front macpherson strut top bearing slightly notchy

Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,624 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 77,371 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SPLITS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Fail 22 Jun 2023 77,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SPLITS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,039 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE.SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

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

SLIGHT GREASE SEEPAGE FROM OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY GAITER.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,535 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW.

NOISE ON ENGINE.

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW.

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.SECOND REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN AWAY BUT EXHAUST SUPPORTED AT TIME OF TEST.

REMOVED PHONE HOLDER FROM FRONT SCREEN.

SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,616 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,567 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 May 2019 53,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,539 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER WEARING.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

REMOVED ITEM HANGING DOWN FROM INTERIOR MIRROR THAT WAS IN DRIVERS VIEW.

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 33,216 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 33,216 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,692 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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SB61 JPY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB61 JPY, 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 SB61 JPY registered?

SB61 JPY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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