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BN62 XTE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,095 mi
Last recorded53,095 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 53,095 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,677 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 50,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 45,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 45,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,174 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 43,174 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,097 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support band (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,433 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box support band (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 35,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 35,046 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,609 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,699 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,452 miles

Coolant leak from engine.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Superficial kerbing damage to outer sidewall NSF tyre.

Superficial kerbing damage to outer sidewall NSR tyre.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,452 miles

Coolant leak from engine.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Superficial kerbing damage to outer sidewall NSF tyre.

Superficial kerbing damage to outer sidewall NSR tyre.

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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BN62 XTE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN62 XTE, 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 BN62 XTE registered?

BN62 XTE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BN62 XTE safe to buy?

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