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SC61 EGJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,779 mi
Last recorded75,779 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 EGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 75,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,313 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 73,313 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 63,031 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 63,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,917 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,683 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 50,667 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,807 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,499 miles

slight oil leak from engine, no drips

Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,739 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 37,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 35,344 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 35,344 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 17,514 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 17,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,715 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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SC61 EGJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EGJ, 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 SC61 EGJ registered?

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

Is SC61 EGJ safe to buy?

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