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LS62 BZH

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,280 mi
Last recorded145,280 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 BZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 145,280 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 145,276 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 134,852 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 134,852 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 134,812 miles

(Exhaust system corroded)

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 127,985 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system coroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,445 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs scored and corroded

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2022 116,445 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs scored and corroded

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2021 104,621 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 104,621 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,726 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,719 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 88,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,856 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front fog light inop

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded away on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,577 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken from exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 24,716 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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LS62 BZH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LS62 BZH, 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 LS62 BZH registered?

LS62 BZH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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