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BK62 SWJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,509 mi
Last recorded78,509 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 SWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,509 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 78,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,349 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2020 70,182 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 63,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 58,455 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 58,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,877 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,303 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 34,303 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BK62 SWJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BK62 SWJ, 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 BK62 SWJ registered?

BK62 SWJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BK62 SWJ safe to buy?

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