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SY61 XZP

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,019 mi
Last recorded92,019 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 XZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 92,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 88,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear brake discs

osf tyre low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

rear indicators discolouring

Fail 24 Jun 2022 77,077 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

rear indicators discolouring

Pass 16 Jun 2021 70,644 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,498 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads/discs corroded and worn

Fail 24 Jun 2020 65,463 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads/discs corroded and worn

Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 47,735 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,028 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,722 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded, approx 3mm left on front brake pads

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,193 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 18,018 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 XZP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZP, 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 SY61 XZP registered?

SY61 XZP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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