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YB61 XGX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 XGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,607 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 87,607 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,516 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

this vehicle has an outstanding recall.contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 21 Jul 2025 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

this vehicle has an outstanding recall.contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,981 miles

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

front exhaust down pipe support bracket is broken

rear exhaust back box support bracket is corroded and almost broken

Fail 2 Aug 2024 83,981 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

front exhaust down pipe support bracket is broken

rear exhaust back box support bracket is corroded and almost broken

Pass 29 Jul 2023 81,787 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 81,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 79,259 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 65,769 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,079 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 27,421 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,323 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,216 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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YB61 XGX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB61 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

YB61 XGX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YB61 XGX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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