2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · SX62 BJZ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 143,364 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX62 BJZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2023
- 143,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX62 BJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (SX62 BJZ) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SX62 BJZ Mileage History
- 30/09/2022130,601 mi
- 02/10/2023143,364 mi+12,763 mi
- 02/10/2023143,364 mi
Average of roughly 12,703 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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