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BD12 CNX

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,892 mi
Last recorded121,892 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 121,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 105,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 105,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 88,141 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 80,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust under body

Fail 26 Jun 2023 80,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

surface rust under body

Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 27,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,943 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 24,943 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 35,016 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 35,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2017 19,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 14,889 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 14,889 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 9,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CNX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BD12 CNX, 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 CNX registered?

BD12 CNX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is BD12 CNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 CNX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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