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BD12 CSF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 81,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 70,140 miles

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

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

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

replace tyres asap

Fail 9 Aug 2024 70,140 miles

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

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

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

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

replace tyres asap

Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,227 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,004 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,047 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,842 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,785 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,519 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,261 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 CSF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CSF, 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 CSF registered?

BD12 CSF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is BD12 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 CSF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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