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BJ62 NUP

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,734 mi
Last recorded74,734 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 NUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,734 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 74,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 41,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,847 miles

Rear BOTH rear tyres outer sidewalls showing signs of age cracking.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 37,798 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket in front of back box completely missing. (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front section bracket corroded and broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam will require aim checking. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn, split and piece missing from centre of blade (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam will require aim checking (1.7.5a)

Rear BOTH rear tyres outer sidewalls showing signs of age cracking.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,473 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,661 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 29,661 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NUP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NUP, 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 NUP registered?

BJ62 NUP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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