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BG62 UWZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,549 mi
Last recorded59,549 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 59,549 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 59,533 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bar is moving side to side d bushs are worn badly (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,259 miles

1 x EXHAUST BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN / MISSING - SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 56,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1 x EXHAUST BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN / MISSING - SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 52,680 miles

1 x EXHAUST BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN / MISSING - SYSTEM STILL SECURE

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH UNBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH UNBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

1 x EXHAUST BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN / MISSING - SYSTEM STILL SECURE

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,738 miles

1 x EXHAUST BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN / MISSING - SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 49,738 miles

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

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

1 x EXHAUST BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN / MISSING - SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,880 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 43,256 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 43,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 41,078 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2018 36,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 31,588 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 26,819 miles

both front inner track rods have slight play

both rear tyres cracked and perished on tread 185/65R15

exhaust back box hanger snapped but system still supported

Pass 15 Dec 2015 20,607 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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BG62 UWZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 BG62 UWZ, 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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BG62 UWZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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