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ST61 OWZ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,075 mi
Last recorded87,075 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 OWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 87,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 80,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,025 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,760 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,966 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 54,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,681 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,898 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,670 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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ST61 OWZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ST61 OWZ, 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 ST61 OWZ registered?

ST61 OWZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is ST61 OWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 OWZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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