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BF62 SWK

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,031 mi
Last recorded99,031 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 SWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 99,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 99,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer to center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 92,414 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer to center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing is slightly stiff

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint: LAMBDA JUST MET (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose at joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate / discolour (0.1 (b))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 7 Sep 2023 81,061 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both ns and os faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination of the number plate as this can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which ‘see’ any non-reflective material as being black. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing is slightly stiff

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint: LAMBDA JUST MET (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose at joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate / discolour (0.1 (b))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 10 Sep 2022 69,587 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,985 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear outer edge

rear tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2021 58,985 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear outer edge

rear tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,788 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 51,745 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,295 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,755 miles

babyseat fitted

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 SWK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 BF62 SWK, 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 BF62 SWK registered?

BF62 SWK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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