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LY12 BXJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 BXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,966 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,322 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 80,322 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,802 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,665 miles

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

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,030 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 56,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,291 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 26,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,646 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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LY12 BXJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY12 BXJ, 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 LY12 BXJ registered?

LY12 BXJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is LY12 BXJ safe to buy?

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