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HD62 BXL

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,721 mi
Last recorded160,721 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD62 BXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 160,721 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 156,058 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 144,755 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 144,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 133,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 126,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,233 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,857 miles

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Fail 1 Oct 2019 113,825 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,058 miles

Exhaust mounting defective System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 103,058 miles

Exhaust mounting defective System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,767 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise condition of n/s mirror

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise condition of n/s mirror

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,180 miles

Front wiper smears

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,967 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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HD62 BXL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HD62 BXL, 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 HD62 BXL registered?

HD62 BXL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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