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BV62 HXB

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,474 mi
Last recorded103,474 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 HXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 103,474 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 103,474 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone arm rear bush half hanging out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 98,809 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 98,809 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 88,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 88,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 82,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer front support bracket broken

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,370 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,295 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished & splitting 195/55/16 87t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing & split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,496 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 41,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,519 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 31,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some wear in front brake discs

Fail 7 Sep 2015 24,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear support corroded away from exhaust pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some wear in front brake discs

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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BV62 HXB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BV62 HXB, 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 BV62 HXB registered?

BV62 HXB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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