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HN62 BPX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,988 mi
Last recorded83,988 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 BPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,988 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 83,988 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,360 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 67,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all.... sticky switch? (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 21 Jan 2022 63,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 31 Oct 2020 54,960 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 54,959 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,048 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,095 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,012 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 12,336 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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HN62 BPX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN62 BPX, 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 HN62 BPX registered?

HN62 BPX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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