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AK12 BBV

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,049 mi
Last recorded83,049 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 83,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,079 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,151 miles

exhaust bracket poor

Pass 27 Oct 2022 76,524 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,405 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,761 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,916 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 60,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,067 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,656 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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AK12 BBV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK12 BBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 BBV registered?

AK12 BBV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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