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YA61 EWW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,430 mi
Last recorded57,430 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 EWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 57,430 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 47,740 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 47,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 42,693 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 42,684 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dangerous (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,092 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 39,451 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking badly but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 37,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking badly but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre exhaust bracket corroded, rear (near axle) exhaust bracket missing but system supported at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2019 35,493 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 33,703 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 30,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,771 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 27,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired calliper flexi missing (3.6.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,079 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

exhaust mountings corroded and slightly insecure

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 EWW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWW, 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 EWW registered?

YA61 EWW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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