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AP61 BPV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,023 mi
Last recorded80,023 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 BPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2026 80,023 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2025 73,012 miles

Offside front mirror slightly damaged

Offside rear bumper reflector damaged

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2025 73,012 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi damaged/minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside front mirror slightly damaged

Offside rear bumper reflector damaged

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,264 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside front mirror slightly damaged

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,956 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside front mirror slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 13 Mar 2023 63,956 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Jammed behind rear seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front mirror slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,747 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,300 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 50,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 6,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,761 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake disc inner faces starting to wear/lip

front exhaust bracket corroding away

odd stone cuts in various tyre treads

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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AP61 BPV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 AP61 BPV, 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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AP61 BPV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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