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YF61 VBG

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,375 mi
Last recorded66,375 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 66,375 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 66,372 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension strut slight stiffness

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

Rear Nail in tyre nearside and offside

Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,076 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,223 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 54,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 48,303 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,215 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 34,168 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 28,543 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,814 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 16,089 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 12,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 12,529 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 7,920 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 5,011 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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YF61 VBG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YF61 VBG, 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 YF61 VBG registered?

YF61 VBG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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