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VF61 AXA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,515 mi
Last recorded72,515 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

slight play in both top strut mountings

Fail 8 Jan 2026 72,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

slight play in both top strut mountings

Pass 22 Jan 2025 69,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

slight play in front top strut mounting bearings

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2024 65,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,864 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,750 miles

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2022 60,748 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 59,040 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,282 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2020 56,282 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,466 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 51,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,494 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 44,494 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,148 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 22,047 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 22,047 miles

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

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

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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VF61 AXA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VF61 AXA, 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 VF61 AXA registered?

VF61 AXA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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