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BJ12 JXK

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,874 mi
Last recorded53,874 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 JXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 53,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 47,405 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 47,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 37,958 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 37,958 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,679 miles

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

rear exhaust hangers weak with corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 26,917 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 26,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 20,066 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 14,916 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 12,205 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 12,205 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer gaitors (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 11,460 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 9,755 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 8,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 7,661 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 JXK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXK, 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 BJ12 JXK registered?

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

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