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YA61 AUE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,163 mi
Last recorded89,163 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 AUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 89,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 89,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,009 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 82,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 76,629 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,011 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,777 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 59,204 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre deterioated

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 53,389 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre deterioated

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Pershing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,325 miles

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

Front 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 AUE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YA61 AUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA61 AUE registered?

YA61 AUE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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