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BN62 XTM

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,290 mi
Last recorded79,290 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 79,290 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,742 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,151 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,475 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 62,452 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,361 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 57,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,920 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 44,920 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,178 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 6,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 32,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,934 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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BN62 XTM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN62 XTM registered?

BN62 XTM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is BN62 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 XTM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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