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BG62 VHV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,812 mi
Last recorded29,812 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,812 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 29,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,341 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,566 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 24,463 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 VHV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

BG62 VHV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is BG62 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 VHV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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