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VE61 URC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,390 mi
Last recorded128,390 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 URC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 128,390 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 128,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 114,761 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 95,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,641 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,821 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear advise rear tyres heavily cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,754 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 53,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,492 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 41,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not able to check aim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,624 miles

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

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 URC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URC, 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 VE61 URC registered?

VE61 URC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is VE61 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 URC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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