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YA61 ATK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,714 mi
Last recorded43,714 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 ATK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 43,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 43,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 41,340 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,994 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,306 miles

Nearside Rear door damage

Rear exhaust hanger poor

Pass 4 Feb 2021 33,396 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 33,396 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 30,646 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2020 30,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,044 miles

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear exhaust box has temporary mounting repair

Fail 29 Jan 2019 27,044 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear exhaust box has temporary mounting repair

Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,445 miles

coolant low

front and rear exhaust brackets corroded off

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Feb 2018 23,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

coolant low

front and rear exhaust brackets corroded off

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2017 19,059 miles

front brake discs are heavily corroded and scored on inner faces

front brakes have a 25% inbalance

n/s/f and both rear tyres are perished

rear exhaust mount rusted off

Fail 24 Jan 2017 19,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s mirror is slightly damaged

all brake discs inner faces are heavily corroded,scored and in very poor condition

front and rear brakes both have an inbalance but not enough to fail

n/s/f and both rear tyres are perished

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

rear exhaust mount rusted off

Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Feb 2016 14,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Feb 2015 10,253 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YA61 ATK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YA61 ATK, 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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YA61 ATK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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