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BO07 HJL

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,298 mi
Last recorded107,298 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO07 HJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 107,298 miles

Central Rear Upper hi level brake light has 1 bulb not illuminated 75% working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,464 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to front subframe support bars not excessive

Offside Front corrosion to front subframe support bar not excessive

Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,134 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,897 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 80,897 miles

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

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 69,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,378 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 46,870 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 46,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,683 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 32,683 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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BO07 HJL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BO07 HJL, 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 BO07 HJL registered?

BO07 HJL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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