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B21 CAH

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,133 mi
Last recorded148,133 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 CAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 148,133 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 148,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 135,887 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

ADVISE< phone holder on dashboard close to driver

Fail 19 Sep 2024 135,887 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

ADVISE< phone holder on dashboard close to driver

Pass 12 Sep 2023 122,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,645 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,047 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,740 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 31,070 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 24,604 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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B21 CAH 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 85.7%.

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 B21 CAH, 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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What year was B21 CAH registered?

B21 CAH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is B21 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 CAH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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