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BN62 XTV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

87,006 mi
Last recorded87,006 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 87,006 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os,ns low trade (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 78,437 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 78,437 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 70,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 68,044 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 68,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,044 miles

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

ltd inspection to rear wheel bearings noise from brakes when wheel rotated

Fail 2 Aug 2022 68,044 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

ltd inspection to rear wheel bearings noise from brakes when wheel rotated

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,801 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 67,801 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,384 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,382 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,710 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front and rear inner brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger airbag switched off

Rear exhaust bracket weld corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2018 60,710 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front and rear inner brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger airbag switched off

Rear exhaust bracket weld corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,712 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,317 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 XTV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

BN62 XTV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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