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BJ12 GRX

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 74,436 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear/pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded and broken

Fail 27 Sep 2023 64,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded and broken

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,826 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket strap corroded off

Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70& worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,877 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,248 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,154 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,204 miles

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 GRX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BJ12 GRX, 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 GRX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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