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VA61 FXB

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 FXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,132 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 67,521 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 67,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 67,055 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,225 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 44,625 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 38,980 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken and missing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 32,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,953 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit (2mm)

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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VA61 FXB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 VA61 FXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA61 FXB registered?

VA61 FXB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is VA61 FXB safe to buy?

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