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BD61 HCZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,275 mi
Last recorded114,275 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 HCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 114,275 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 114,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 103,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,707 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 84,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,566 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,215 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 62,484 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 62,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,493 miles

Nearside Front fitted direction wrong

Offside Front fitted wrong direction

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,180 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 46,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,684 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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BD61 HCZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD61 HCZ, 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 BD61 HCZ registered?

BD61 HCZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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