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BL61 CZM

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,597 mi
Last recorded66,597 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 CZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,597 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 66,595 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 56,200 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,886 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 46,458 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,546 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 35,546 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 35,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing outer rear seat mounting bolt missing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill lower edge insecure (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure inner securing clip broken (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front anti roll bar appears to be mounted too far to the offside

Offside Front anti roll bar link lower nut fouling brake caliper on full left hand lock

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,909 miles

Front 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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BL61 CZM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CZM, 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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BL61 CZM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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