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WP61 JTY

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,140 mi
Last recorded75,140 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 JTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 75,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 72,256 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 72,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,962 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 40,962 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 38,195 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,604 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,551 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,655 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 15,655 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,870 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 8,972 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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WP61 JTY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WP61 JTY, 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 WP61 JTY registered?

WP61 JTY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is WP61 JTY safe to buy?

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