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YS61 PFZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 PFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,517 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 78,517 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 77,419 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 77,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 76,605 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,886 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak on radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil sump corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 75,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,443 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,568 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres getting low

Fail 26 Jan 2018 62,566 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,562 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 28 Jan 2016 34,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on a joint for back box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,554 miles

front brake discs worn and scored

front brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

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 PFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFZ, 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 YS61 PFZ registered?

YS61 PFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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