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BJ62 MZG

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,718 mi
Last recorded129,718 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 MZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 129,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Staring to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 129,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Staring to show white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 116,945 miles

Exhaust hanger missing.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing a bit rough.

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 116,945 miles

Exhaust hanger missing.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing a bit rough.

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 104,324 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 104,324 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,358 miles

Broken exhaust hanger.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 74,358 miles

Broken exhaust hanger.

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 65,195 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,993 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and centre exhaust brackets cracked.

O/s/r tyre, tread cracking.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 MZG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2012.

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