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LR62 BDO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 BDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 98,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 97,911 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 97,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 87,830 miles

Both front bumper trims loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 80,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,983 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 73,983 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant low

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,112 miles

Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Wheel touches inner arch slightly when on full lock

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust bracket missing - System is still secure

Pass 5 Oct 2019 61,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre appears to have been rubbing on inner wheel arch liner

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 61,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre appears to have been rubbing on inner wheel arch liner

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,357 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,069 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 BDO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BDO, 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 LR62 BDO registered?

LR62 BDO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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