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LR62 BCV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,908 mi
Last recorded120,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 BCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 120,908 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))

Fail 21 May 2026 120,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 114,460 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING.

REAR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW AT OUTER EDGE.

Fail 21 May 2025 114,460 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODING.

REAR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW AT OUTER EDGE.

Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,231 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 105,226 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL FOUR ARE WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure MOUNT CORRODED OFF (8.1.1 (b) (i))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

REAR BRAKES MAY NEED SERVICE ( SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE )

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT TRACK ROD END

Pass 13 May 2023 90,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 79,678 miles

2 front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust mounting defective backbox rear brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 70,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 64,276 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 60,039 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,320 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,680 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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LR62 BCV 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR62 BCV, 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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LR62 BCV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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