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BJ12 GRU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,624 mi
Last recorded63,624 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,624 miles

Front brake pads low

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 63,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake pads low

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 59,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread, appears to be "melting" on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner, cracking in tread, appears to be "melting" on outer also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 51,047 miles

Emissions not tested Due to severe coolant leak, risk of overheating/damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Severe coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread, appears to be "melting" on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner, cracking in tread, appears to be "melting" on outer also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 47,354 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 47,354 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,953 miles

Both rear tyres are considerably cracked and perished, especially on sidewalls

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,743 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,004 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat n/s/r and boaster n/s/f ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil [damp] (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,347 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of the adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 22,851 miles

Oil leak

exhaust bracket started to snap

Fail 14 May 2015 22,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket started to snap

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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BJ12 GRU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ12 GRU, 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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BJ12 GRU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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