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BT62 GNN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,695 mi
Last recorded99,695 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 GNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 99,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,411 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,075 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 78,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 71,110 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 71,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,649 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 62,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 52,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 44,647 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 44,647 miles

Exhaust system insecure both front mounting brackets corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting bracket corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 31,941 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 24,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 20,318 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 20,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 15,991 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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BT62 GNN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT62 GNN, 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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BT62 GNN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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