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SY61 XYD

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,242 mi
Last recorded64,242 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 XYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 64,242 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 61,613 miles

Underbody has black paint on suspension components and floor

Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 55,725 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 51,620 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 51,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 43,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 43,908 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 38,497 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,354 miles

Oil leak

all tyre perished, 195/55/16, Michelin

oil sump corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 35,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

all tyre perished, 195/55/16, Michelin

lower radiator hose clamp corroded and has a leaking mark

n/s/f inner arch insecure

oil sump corroded

vibration from o/s/f hub

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 25,893 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 25,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape main beam inop (1.7.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,615 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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SY61 XYD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY61 XYD, 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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SY61 XYD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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