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BD12 CNE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

79,036 mi
Last recorded79,036 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,036 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 79,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 76,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 69,375 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 69,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 58,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge and starting to perish/crack 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,802 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre vale perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 50,457 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 47,482 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 25 May 2018 42,544 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 May 2017 36,516 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 30,843 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 May 2015 24,833 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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BD12 CNE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc 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 BD12 CNE, 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 BD12 CNE registered?

BD12 CNE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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