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BJ62 LCZ

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,867 mi
Last recorded80,867 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 LCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,496 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 76,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,766 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 69,766 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,415 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,554 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,253 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 36,253 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

zero emissions recorded

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 LCZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ62 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

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

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