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YS61 PHA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,429 mi
Last recorded59,429 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 PHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 59,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,774 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,203 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,819 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened wrong spring (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 38,483 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 38,476 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 29,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,693 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 19,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PHA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YS61 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

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

Is YS61 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 PHA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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