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YS61 SOJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,554 mi
Last recorded90,554 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 90,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 84,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,743 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 78,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,815 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,664 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 62,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,410 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in mud.some components and body covered

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,562 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 39,563 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 33,430 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 25,676 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 25,676 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 18,881 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 18,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 SOJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

YS61 SOJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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