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BD12 CTK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,579 mi
Last recorded68,579 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,579 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,812 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 63,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 56,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,670 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 32,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm cracking on outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,263 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 CTK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

BD12 CTK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BD12 CTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 CTK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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