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B18 BVT

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,287 mi
Last recorded70,287 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 BVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,986 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,286 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,931 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,044 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,926 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,620 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,314 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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B18 BVT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc 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 B18 BVT, 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 B18 BVT registered?

B18 BVT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is B18 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 BVT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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