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YB61 JGZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,334 mi
Last recorded86,334 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 JGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 86,334 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 86,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,953 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 79,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 71,123 miles

slight wear both front tyre inner edges

Fail 21 Aug 2024 71,123 miles

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

slight wear both front tyre inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,795 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 64,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 58,806 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 58,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracking due to being original tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,249 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter housing to engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 @3mm and heavily perished ( original tyre 38/11 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Sep 2021 54,237 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter housing to engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 @3mm and heavily perished ( original tyre 38/11 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,643 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 50,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 47,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 38,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 34,269 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 15,882 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 15,882 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YB61 JGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YB61 JGZ, 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 YB61 JGZ registered?

YB61 JGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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