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WL61 BJX

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,667 mi
Last recorded105,667 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 BJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and brake pipe union rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and brake pipe union rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 105,667 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and brake pipe union rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and brake pipe union rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,943 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 97,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 91,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFF SIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMET (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 91,878 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFF SIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 86,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,942 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 78,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 73,558 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,834 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,189 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,834 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,245 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,796 miles

rear exhaust hanger loose

Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,602 miles

emissions passed.emissions to clean to generate print out

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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WL61 BJX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL61 BJX, 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 WL61 BJX registered?

WL61 BJX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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