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YY61 UCV

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,570 mi
Last recorded67,570 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 UCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 67,570 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 62,859 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 57,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 46,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,384 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 21,043 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,405 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 11,442 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,442 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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YY61 UCV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YY61 UCV, 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 YY61 UCV registered?

YY61 UCV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YY61 UCV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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