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BJ12 WDN

2012 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,301 mi
Last recorded47,301 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 WDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 47,301 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

this vehicle has a outstanding recall contact citreon for imformation and to arrange a free repair

Pass 13 Aug 2024 45,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 45,475 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2022 41,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,207 miles

Misting of oil underneath engine

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on 3mm on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 37,401 miles

Light misting of oil underneath engine

Pass 14 Nov 2019 36,194 miles

Exhaust backbox rear hanger broken but system still secure

Exhaust front hangers corroding

Light misting of oil underneath engine

Pass 29 Nov 2018 33,907 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 31,141 miles

Exhaust backbox hanger broken but still secure

Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 27,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 24,602 miles

Rear silencer front mount starting to break away

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 WDN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN registered?

BJ12 WDN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 WDN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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