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AP12 BTX

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,818 mi
Last recorded54,818 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 54,818 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 54,814 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 45,091 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 45,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,592 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished (dot code 26/12)185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 43,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished (dot code 26/12)185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,784 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

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

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

fuel flap broke

Fail 13 Aug 2018 36,769 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

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

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

fuel flap broke

Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,408 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread (185/65r15)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2017 27,408 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread (185/65r15)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 17,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust hanger weakened/corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2016 17,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade split (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust hanger weakened/corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 9,992 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Wiper smearing screen

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 9,992 miles

Engine covers fitted

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Wiper smearing screen

Under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AP12 BTX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP12 BTX, 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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AP12 BTX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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