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SB61 YPC

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,573 mi
Last recorded85,573 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 YPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 85,573 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 85,573 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour near side front and off side front indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,427 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 74,427 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,956 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 62,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 48,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

near side front wheel has slight damage also slight outer side wall damage but not reaching cords

Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,574 miles

front exhaust bracket corroding away. centre exhaust bracket corroded off and no longer supporting exhaust

near side rear light lens broken but still showing correct colour

under tray fixing broken

Fail 10 Apr 2019 37,574 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroding away. centre exhaust bracket corroded off and no longer supporting exhaust

near side rear light lens broken but still showing correct colour

under tray fixing broken

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,073 miles

engine under tray damaged

near side rear light lens broken but still showing correct colour light

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear exhaust silencer support bracket corroded off and no longer supporting exhaust

Fail 20 Mar 2018 32,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine under tray damaged

near side rear light lens broken but still showing correct colour light

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear exhaust silencer support bracket corroded off and no longer supporting exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,722 miles

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

exhaust support bracket broken off rear silencer

under tray damaged and insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2016 20,012 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 3 Feb 2016 20,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 29 Jan 2015 13,719 miles

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

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

front tyres low 3mm

n/s door mirror lose to body

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 YPC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SB61 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

SB61 YPC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SB61 YPC safe to buy?

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