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DV62 BZR

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,855 mi
Last recorded78,855 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 BZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,855 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 78,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,721 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 66,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,903 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 52,903 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 46,533 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 39,823 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 39,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,673 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 26,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,966 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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DV62 BZR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV62 BZR, 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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DV62 BZR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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