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BG62 UXS

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,471 mi
Last recorded55,471 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 55,471 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some age related cracking to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,644 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 49,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 44,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 43,960 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 43,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 36,992 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 36,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,250 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 30,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 24,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 24,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 18,492 miles

Nearside 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 UXS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 BG62 UXS, 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 BG62 UXS registered?

BG62 UXS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is BG62 UXS safe to buy?

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