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BM09 JHM

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,970 mi
Last recorded16,970 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM09 JHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 16,970 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 16,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 15,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 14,371 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 14,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 11,579 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 11,163 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 11,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 10,926 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 10,248 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 9,384 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 8,098 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 7,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 6,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 4,419 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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BM09 JHM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BM09 JHM, 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 BM09 JHM registered?

BM09 JHM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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