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BV62 HXP

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,442 mi
Last recorded70,442 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 70,442 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 70,442 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major blow to rear of system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,548 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 68,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 66,300 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 66,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,395 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2022 62,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 58,853 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,677 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,678 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back-box front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 49,678 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back-box front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,309 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 39,552 miles

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on exhaust in places

Fail 22 Jul 2017 39,552 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on exhaust in places

Pass 9 Jul 2016 29,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,364 miles

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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 HXP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV62 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

BV62 HXP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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