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BJ62 GCO

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,651 mi
Last recorded101,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 101,651 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 92,206 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 84,437 miles

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,251 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 73,251 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,385 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged original tyre punctured - sidewall damaged likely due to runnig with low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,843 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 59,843 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,141 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,832 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,011 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,043 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Front intermediate exhaust pipe mounting breaking away

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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 GCO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ62 GCO, 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 BJ62 GCO registered?

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

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