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YS61 BNV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 BNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 91,128 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 86,330 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 86,088 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 75,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,493 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 69,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,151 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 54,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 45,506 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,772 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,924 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear brakes out of balance

exhaust bracket broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,819 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jan 2015 13,868 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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YS61 BNV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS61 BNV, 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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YS61 BNV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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