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VE61 URJ

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,570 mi
Last recorded74,570 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 URJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 74,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,997 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,773 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 71,773 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 65,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 65,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,843 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 55,843 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 49,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,088 miles

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

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,408 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 URJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 VE61 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

VE61 URJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is VE61 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 URJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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