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BL61 CZH

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,243 mi
Last recorded98,243 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 CZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,243 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 86,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,980 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2019 77,961 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 mounting broken off and last 1 corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust middle as a clamp loose on it

rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,395 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 68,395 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,570 miles

slight bind noted at nearside rear wheel

Fail 1 Feb 2017 59,570 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

slight bind noted at nearside rear wheel

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,201 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 57,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,482 miles

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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BL61 CZH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 BL61 CZH, 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 BL61 CZH registered?

BL61 CZH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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