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SC61 BKD

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,227 mi
Last recorded104,227 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 BKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 104,227 miles

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

Front tyres wearing at inner edges.

Nearside front sill damaged.

Nearside rear coil spring starting to corrode.

Rear number plate blemished.

Fail 11 Feb 2026 104,227 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing at inner edges.

Nearside front sill damaged.

Nearside rear coil spring starting to corrode.

Rear number plate blemished.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 97,902 miles

Front brake discs worn and scored

Near side sill damaged

Off side head lamp slightly tarnished

Off side rear indicator pale

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2025 97,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti roll bar "D" mounts worn

Anti roll bar links worn

Front brake discs worn and scored

Long park brake travel

Near side sill damaged

Off side head lamp slightly tarnished

Off side rear indicator pale

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 89,610 miles

Front wish bone rear bushes soft

Near side number plate lamp not working

Near side sill damaged

Off side front brake discs scored

Fail 23 Feb 2024 89,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front wish bone rear bushes soft

Near side number plate lamp not working

Near side sill damaged

Off side front brake discs scored

Pass 2 Mar 2023 78,632 miles

Front wish bone bushes soft

Near side rear tyre close to limit and cracking, advise replaced

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2022 71,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 71,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,493 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 65,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,246 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,382 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 41,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking and perished

Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,194 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 29 Jan 2016 28,194 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,265 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)

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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SC61 BKD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SC61 BKD, 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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SC61 BKD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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