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YF61 VCY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,646 mi
Last recorded75,646 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,646 miles

all tyres wearing low-

nsf and osf mirror secured by tape-rear exhaust secured by wire-wishbone bushes perished-windscreen damaged slightly-offside sill damaged slightly-exhausts mountings deteriated-

Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust & hangers corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 70,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust & hangers corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,933 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 65,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 41,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 33,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 17,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 12,352 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 VCY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

YF61 VCY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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