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VE61 USB

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,765 mi
Last recorded38,765 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 USB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,765 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 36,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 34,505 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mounting bracket partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 27,927 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 25,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 24,337 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,684 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 13,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,867 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,619 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 USB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 USB, 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 USB registered?

VE61 USB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is VE61 USB safe to buy?

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