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VK61 NZX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,926 mi
Last recorded106,926 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 NZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 106,926 miles

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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,973 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 99,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,040 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 97,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Corrected at time of test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Corrected at time of test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 93,988 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,481 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 85,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 75,108 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 75,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,787 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,096 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,464 miles

Rear exhaust box hanger detached but system still secure

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,231 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 27,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 11,991 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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VK61 NZX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK61 NZX, 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 VK61 NZX registered?

VK61 NZX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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