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BG62 UXK

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,480 mi
Last recorded74,480 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 74,265 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 74,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,657 miles

N/S front brake hose not in mounting bracket

Fail 3 Apr 2024 72,657 miles

N/S front brake hose not in mounting bracket

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 64,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 57,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 May 2020 48,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,712 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 36,026 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 36,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,544 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UXK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG62 UXK registered?

BG62 UXK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is BG62 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 UXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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