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BG62 VJA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,578 mi
Last recorded58,578 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 58,578 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 50,575 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 43,485 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 32,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,936 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 31,935 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,494 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2019 27,554 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 27,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16T91 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 24,026 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 24,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 20,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(195 55 16 91T)(deteriorating on outer sidewall and shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating on shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also deteriorating on shoulder ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 20,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(195 55 16 91T)(deteriorating on outer sidewall and shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Due to lack of liquid (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating on shoulder

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Due to lack of liquid (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also deteriorating on shoulder ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,329 miles

Items removed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

oil leak

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 VJA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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