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BJ62 FYW

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,836 mi
Last recorded80,836 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 80,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 80,834 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both, brake disc badly corroded, offside binding (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre low tread

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,967 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2022 75,967 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2022 75,962 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,027 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,459 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 68,459 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,412 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle Belt Buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions too low to record a reading on the gas analyser

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 46,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions too low to record a reading on the gas analyser

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,521 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 37,521 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both headlamps just in aim

items removed from driver's view

offside mirror broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015 25,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps just in aim

items removed from driver's view

offside mirror broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

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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BJ62 FYW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BJ62 FYW, 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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BJ62 FYW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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