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BJ62 XOH

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,972 mi
Last recorded78,972 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 XOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 78,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 7 Aug 2024 73,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 73,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,948 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 68,946 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 65,064 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,151 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,272 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 55,269 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,527 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 33,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 22,875 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 22,874 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,657 miles

babyseat fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 15,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

babyseat 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 XOH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

BJ62 XOH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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