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BF62 PTU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,037 mi
Last recorded68,037 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 68,037 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 68,037 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 62,282 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside and to rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 62,282 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside and to rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 57,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

STRONG ADVISE - EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT DETERIROIATED/ POOR CONDITION ( BLOW EVIDENT ), MOUNTING BRACKETS JUST BEHIND 1X CORRODED OFF AND THE OTHER CORRODED AND WEAK ( EXHAUST MOVES BUT SECURE AT PRESENT )

number plate lights dim

o/s rear upper lamp condensated

rear seats folded down ( partial belt check carried out )

rear shock protectors split, o/s front shock slightly stained, rear axle bushes deteriorating, handbrake cable rubber split

Pass 24 May 2023 52,690 miles

STRONG ADVISE - HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED AND DIRTY ( MORE N/S )

front discs worn/lipped ( inner faces thin ), pads worn ( n/s )

rear shock protectors split, rear axle bushes deteriorating, handbrake cable rubbers split, o/s front shock slightly stained

universal fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 May 2023 52,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGE AND STARTING TO BLISTER ( MORE O/S )

STRONG ADVISE - HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED AND DIRTY ( MORE N/S )

STRONG ADVISE - WIPERS POOR AT CLEARING SCREEN

front discs worn/lipped ( inner faces thin ), pads worn ( n/s )

n/s front tyres outer side wall cracked and perished, tyre cracking on tread edges, o/s front tyre 2mm, n/s front 2.5mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

rear disc faces deteriorated

rear shock protectors split, rear axle bushes deteriorating, handbrake cable rubbers split, o/s front shock slightly stained

universal fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 47,205 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Fail 27 May 2022 47,204 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Pass 14 May 2021 42,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

STRONG ADVISE - EXHAUST FRONT HANGER BROKEN AT TOP AND REAR BOX STRAP CORRODED OFF ( SYSTEM SECURE BUT WOBBLY )

alternator belt cracked

front tyres worn low on inner edges ( o/s close to bald )

headlamp lens have deposits on ( possibly tree sap )

n/s rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

rear inner pads look worn and discs starting to deteriorate, front discs abit worn and lipped

wipers smear screen

Pass 28 May 2020 38,507 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective STRONG ADVISORY (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective STRONG ADVISORY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,750 miles

exhaust centre mount deteriorated and weakened

slight imbalance and slight pulse in front brakes

Pass 8 May 2018 27,640 miles

Offside Front side wall cracking

Rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 8 May 2018 27,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front side wall cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres side walls cracking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,644 miles

o/s front and both rear tyres perished

rear indicators faded

wipers smear screen

Pass 4 May 2016 16,381 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF62 PTU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF62 PTU, 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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BF62 PTU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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