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YA61 AUJ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,227 mi
Last recorded93,227 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 AUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 93,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 90,942 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 87,545 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 72,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,826 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured UNDER BUMPER (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,355 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 62,124 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 52,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 39,103 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 39,103 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 27,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 12,981 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 4,311 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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YA61 AUJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AUJ, 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 YA61 AUJ registered?

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

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