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BJ12 JYS

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,033 mi
Last recorded79,033 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 JYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 71,925 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 64,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 58,982 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 56,107 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,438 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,690 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2016 27,690 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Apr 2015 19,400 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 JYS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

BJ12 JYS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 JYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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