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VE61 UPY

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,598 mi
Last recorded86,598 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 UPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 86,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 79,743 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface corroded and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 72,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface corroded and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,695 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface badly corroded and surface breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 63,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface badly corroded and surface breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 56,449 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,633 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,001 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,320 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 39,320 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded off

Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,665 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 11,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 9,683 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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VE61 UPY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 VE61 UPY, 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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VE61 UPY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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