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BD62 KPE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,571 mi
Last recorded61,571 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 KPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,218 miles

both front lower arms o/s and n/s bushes starting to split

front disc inner face corroded

front tyres cracking on edges both 195/55/16

Fail 26 Jul 2024 60,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front lower arms o/s and n/s bushes starting to split

front disc inner face corroded

front tyres cracking on edges both 195/55/16

Pass 27 Jan 2023 58,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 56,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 55,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/66/16v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,234 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 51,234 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads possibly wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm [195/55/16t]

Fail 2 Aug 2018 42,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 30,844 miles

wear on front brake discs

wipers streaking slightly

Fail 8 May 2017 30,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16t (4.1.D.1a)

wear on front brake discs

wipers streaking slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2015 16,067 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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BD62 KPE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BD62 KPE, 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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BD62 KPE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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