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MJ12 BMU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,721 mi
Last recorded84,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 84,721 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface cracks n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,520 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,850 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,191 miles

Nearside door mirror secured with tape

Fail 28 Jan 2017 43,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% covered with tape (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror damaged but no sharp edges due to being taped up

Pass 2 Jan 2016 38,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,731 miles

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

surface corrosion on the front brake discs

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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MJ12 BMU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MJ12 BMU, 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 MJ12 BMU registered?

MJ12 BMU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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